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BF05 GZJ

2005 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

64,083 mi
Last recorded64,083 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 GZJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 64,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Oct 2022 64,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 59,669 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outerr edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front strut top bearing worn

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 59,669 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outerr edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front strut top bearing worn

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 59,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outerr edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front strut top bearing worn

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 54,940 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front strut Top bush or bearing worn

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Oct 2020 54,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front strut Top bush or bearing worn

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, inner faces excessively pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 51,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also, worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, excessively pitted/corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 51,325 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also, worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, excessively pitted/corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 48,821 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 41,604 miles

Engine Management Light on

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear, offside and nearside, corroded (3.5.1i)

front, offside and nearside, tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Nov 2017 41,604 miles

Engine Management Light on

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear, offside and nearside, corroded (3.5.1i)

front, offside and nearside, tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2016 37,217 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 32,757 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 29,923 miles

wear in steering rack

Pass 26 Nov 2013 28,198 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 26,063 miles

o/s/rear tyre, side wall cracking

Pass 18 Nov 2011 24,260 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 22,219 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 19,894 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 16,695 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 15,388 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 15,388 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 GZJ is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Silver 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 BF05 GZJ, 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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BF05 GZJ is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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