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MJ59 BUA

2009 Renault Scenic

Bronze Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,974 mi
Last recorded81,974 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Scenic65,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 BUA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 81,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 81,974 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 72,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 62,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 50,848 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracking on outer sidewall and close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 42,665 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear shock absorber external casings are corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2021 42,665 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour mirror unit (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear shock absorber external casings are corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2021 40,158 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s/r tyre slightly cracked/perished

Fail 5 Jan 2021 40,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 40,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre obviously under inflated

Pass 20 Dec 2019 38,024 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt visual check only ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt visual check only ()

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 34,388 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jan 2018 31,490 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 27,884 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 24,770 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 22,321 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 19,017 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 11,635 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 10,684 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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MJ59 BUA is a 2009 Renault Scenic in Bronze with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 65,625 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 MJ59 BUA, 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 17 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MJ59 BUA registered?

MJ59 BUA is a 2009 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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The MOT history for MJ59 BUA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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