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AD05 PFV

2005 Renault Grand Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

136,340 mi
Last recorded136,340 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Scenic42,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 PFV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 136,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner face

off side rear tyre on legal limit

oil leaks

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads wearing low

smell of petrol at rear no visible leaks

Fail 22 Feb 2017 136,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner face

off side rear tyre on legal limit

oil leaks

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads wearing low

smell of petrol at rear no visible leaks

Pass 22 Feb 2016 132,202 miles

Engine oil leak.

Play in both steering rack ends.

Fail 22 Feb 2016 132,202 miles

Engine oil leak.

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

Play in both steering rack ends.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 119,391 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2015 119,391 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 107,838 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 107,838 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 100,663 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 100,555 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 May 2011 91,145 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 91,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S and N/S/F brake discs corroded

O/S and N/S/R brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2010 86,230 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 86,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play between ball-pin and valve and separation is likely (2.3.5)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 69,924 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 69,924 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 51,973 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Scenic?

Based on 1,035,934 MOT tests across 73,321 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,618
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
73,321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39,444
position lamp(s) not working 37,193
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,945
Registration plate lamp not working 25,567
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,012
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AD05 PFV is a 2005 Renault Grand Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2005 Renault Grand Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 42,143 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 Grand Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39,444 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD05 PFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Grand Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD05 PFV is a 2005 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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