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AX54 SHJ

2005 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

13,195 mi
Last recorded13,195 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 SHJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 13,195 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 13,184 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leaking under the vehicle.

Spain tyre flat.

Pass 23 Jul 2015 8,104 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2015 8,099 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 2,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 May 2014 2,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 88,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 88,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 71,867 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 71,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 64,398 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 54,036 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 45,211 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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AX54 SHJ is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AX54 SHJ, 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 AX54 SHJ registered?

AX54 SHJ is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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