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BF05 TPV

2005 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

53,003 mi
Last recorded53,003 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 TPV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 53,003 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 53,001 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle rear rubber deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading and no lockout (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lamp cracked and showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2019 50,754 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 50,754 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 46,908 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 43,229 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 43,229 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 37,085 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 37,085 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 30,989 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

Fail 18 Sep 2015 30,901 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Backbox exhaust mount split but still supported

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

Pass 19 Sep 2014 24,893 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 19 Sep 2014 24,893 miles

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

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on

Pass 20 Sep 2013 18,535 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 18,532 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 12,526 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 12,498 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 5,451 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 5,413 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 68,096 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 60,904 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 60,904 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 53,364 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 53,364 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 44,743 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 TPV is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 TPV, 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 TPV is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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