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A12 EDS

2005 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

16,192 mi
Last recorded16,192 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 EDS
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 16,192 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 14,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 14,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 12,504 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside noise on lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 12,504 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside noise on lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 10,532 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all four shock absorbers corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2023 10,532 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all four shock absorbers corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2022 8,129 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 5,753 miles

Coil spring corroded all four corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded and rubber mounts perished slightly

Fail 26 Feb 2021 5,753 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside headlamp lenses dicoloured (4.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded and rubber mounts perished slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2020 4,144 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 2,228 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 58,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 58,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 55,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, cracking very badly on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm cracking very badly on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 55,113 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, cracking very badly on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm cracking very badly on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 52,144 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 1 Mar 2016 52,136 miles

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

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 9 Mar 2015 48,425 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 44,805 miles

items removed from mirror

n/s/ rear brake binding

Fail 7 Mar 2014 44,805 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

items removed from mirror

n/s/ rear brake binding

Pass 27 Feb 2013 40,378 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 36,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Mar 2011 33,719 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 30,672 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 26,789 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 26,555 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 26,555 miles

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 22,221 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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A12 EDS is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2005 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 40,503 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 A12 EDS, 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 21 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A12 EDS is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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