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BF05 GXW

2005 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

12,210 mi
Last recorded12,210 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 GXW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 12,210 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 12,210 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 24,292 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 9 Dec 2016 24,292 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 9 Dec 2015 16,533 miles

strut top mount siezing

Fail 9 Dec 2015 16,533 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

strut top mount siezing

Fail 7 Oct 2014 5,355 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear tyre cracking

slight bind o/s rear brake

Pass 7 Oct 2014 5,355 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear tyre cracking

slight bind o/s rear brake

Fail 9 Sep 2013 42,703 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 42,703 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 35,483 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 35,482 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r wheel binding

Pass 4 Mar 2011 29,694 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 24,407 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 18,551 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 13,255 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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BF05 GXW is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BF05 GXW, 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 BF05 GXW registered?

BF05 GXW is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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