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BD05 SOJ

2005 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,205 mi
Last recorded54,205 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 SOJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 54,205 miles

Engine slightly smoking on tick over

Front bumper insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 54,200 miles

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

Engine slightly smoking on tick over

Front bumper insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 39,593 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 39,593 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 65,559 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 65,489 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 10,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 10,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 70,563 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 70,563 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 60,875 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 60,875 miles

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

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

slight play through steering rack

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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BD05 SOJ is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BD05 SOJ, 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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BD05 SOJ is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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