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AV55 TXH

2005 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,653 mi
Last recorded87,653 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 TXH
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 87,653 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light come away from its mounting

rear shock absorbers corroding

Fail 8 Jan 2025 87,653 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light come away from its mounting

rear shock absorbers corroding

Pass 4 Jan 2024 57,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 49,520 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 47,921 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 45,966 miles

Front both sides inner tie rods slight play

Pass 26 Feb 2020 44,931 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 43,293 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 43,293 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 41,324 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 28 Feb 2017 39,114 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Feb 2017 39,114 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 35,767 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 27,375 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 18,666 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 15,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Mar 2013 15,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2012 13,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 9,400 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 9,400 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 7,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2008 4,270 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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AV55 TXH is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AV55 TXH, 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 AV55 TXH registered?

AV55 TXH is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is AV55 TXH safe to buy?

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