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AK55 HTD

2005 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

33,226 mi
Last recorded33,226 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 HTD
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2021 33,226 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside headlamp secured with cable ties.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine unstable (twisting under load)

Fail 20 Dec 2021 33,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside headlamp secured with cable ties.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine unstable (twisting under load)

Pass 23 Dec 2020 31,870 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 31,862 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2019 30,128 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 27,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 27,160 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 23,782 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 23,780 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 21,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Nov 2016 21,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 18,159 miles

advise oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2015 18,137 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 13,038 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 3,965 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers seat belt slow to recoil

offside front brake hose twisted but not fouling

Pass 6 Nov 2012 61,437 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 61,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 51,503 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 85,938 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 37,882 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 29,926 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 28,320 miles

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

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

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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AK55 HTD is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AK55 HTD, 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 AK55 HTD registered?

AK55 HTD is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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