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MF56 XFM

2006 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,743 mi
Last recorded111,743 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 XFM
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 111,743 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2024 111,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 110,426 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 110,367 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 109,639 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 109,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive location unknown undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 108,268 miles

Both front steering tie rods have slight play in inner ball joints

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicator bulbs slightly discoloured but not likely to be mis-interpreted (4.4.3 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged Interior rear view mirror glass delaminating ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe corroded but not likely to fail (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 107,394 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 102,539 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 102,539 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 95,228 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 80,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 80,930 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner joint (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner joint (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 69,886 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Oct 2015 58,878 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks to the sidewalls

Offside Rear tyre has cracks to the sidewalls

Fail 5 Oct 2015 58,878 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks to the sidewalls

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks to the sidewalls

Rear wiper split

Pass 2 Oct 2014 52,577 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 44,050 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 37,906 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 32,817 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 25,583 miles

Very slight play in nearside steering joint

Pass 7 Oct 2009 20,450 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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MF56 XFM is a 2006 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 63,029 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF56 XFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MF56 XFM is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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