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AA05 ELM

2005 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

40,690 mi
Last recorded40,690 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA05 ELM
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 40,690 miles

Brake pedal has little reserve travel.

Central Rear Seat belt stalk catch mechanism stiff.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On beam axle. Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring upper bearing stiff and notchy. Suspect bearing weak/dirt ingress.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on outer edge. 3mm. Cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking faces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 40,690 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot clip broken. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal has little reserve travel.

Central Rear Seat belt stalk catch mechanism stiff.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On beam axle. Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring upper bearing stiff and notchy. Suspect bearing weak/dirt ingress.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on outer edge. 3mm. Cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking faces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 40,385 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Recommend replacement. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Recommend clean. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Strut bearing rough and clicking. Recommend replacement.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Recommend clean. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 40,385 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero style blade. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Recommend replacement. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Recommend clean. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Bulb 501. (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Strut bearing rough and clicking. Recommend replacement.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Recommend clean. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 38,667 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 36,199 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Jun 2016 36,199 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Aug 2015 30,738 miles

front brake discs corroded/worn

Fail 5 Aug 2015 30,738 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 18 Aug 2014 26,389 miles

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

both front inner rack arms slight play

Fail 18 Aug 2014 26,389 miles

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

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

both front inner rack arms slight play

Pass 2 Sep 2013 19,718 miles

corrosion around battery treminal

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 2 Sep 2013 19,718 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

205/55r16

coolant bottle empty

corrosion around battery treminal

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 14 Nov 2012 13,032 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 8,622 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2011 42,040 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 33,892 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 22,467 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 14,560 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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AA05 ELM is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AA05 ELM, 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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AA05 ELM is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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