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AD05 PHJ

2005 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,338 mi
Last recorded135,338 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 PHJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 135,338 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 133,161 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 130,093 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 130,023 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective stabalizer ()

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

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

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

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

coolant level low

engine oil level very low

engine service light on

tyre pressures low

Pass 31 Jan 2017 119,338 miles

Front headlights beam image slightly distorted

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear tyre tread low

exhaust heat shield loose

front and rear brake discs worn and rusted

Fail 26 Jan 2017 119,300 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres tapering on the outer edge

both headlamp beam patterns distorted

centre heat shield insecure

front & rear brake discs worn

slight play in both front inner track rods

Pass 10 Aug 2015 99,395 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 99,395 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 86,820 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2014 86,820 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 75,943 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 75,943 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 66,260 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 66,260 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 56,131 miles

n/s/f inner rack end has slight play

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 2 Jul 2010 46,908 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres 2mm

Pass 2 Jul 2010 46,908 miles

both front tyres 2mm

Pass 3 Jul 2009 37,350 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 37,350 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 27,687 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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AD05 PHJ is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AD05 PHJ, 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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What year was AD05 PHJ registered?

AD05 PHJ is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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