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YM02 MGX

2002 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

137,317 mi
Last recorded137,317 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Scenic72,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 MGX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 137,317 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 129,959 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 129,959 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 117,901 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 117,892 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 107,919 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 107,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 103,696 miles

front anti roll bar d bushes deteriorated

front brake discs deteriorated

front registration plate damaged

o/s/r tyre cracking/cut in tread

power steering rack has a slight misting of fluid

rear axle bushes deteriorated

slight free play detected at o/s/f wheel

Fail 2 Sep 2011 103,696 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front anti roll bar d bushes deteriorated

front brake discs deteriorated

front registration plate damaged

o/s/r tyre cracking/cut in tread

power steering rack has a slight misting of fluid

rear axle bushes deteriorated

slight free play detected at o/s/f wheel

Pass 9 Sep 2010 100,934 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 100,934 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 98,058 miles

Air intake pipe split

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2009 98,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Air intake pipe split

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2008 93,714 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2008 93,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2007 89,593 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 89,290 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 89,290 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 7,028 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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YM02 MGX is a 2002 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2002 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 72,137 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YM02 MGX, 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 24 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YM02 MGX is a 2002 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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