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BF05 VRU

2005 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

29,515 mi
Last recorded29,515 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 VRU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 29,515 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 29,515 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 14,820 miles

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

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

engine light on

Fail 18 May 2016 14,820 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 6 May 2015 681 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 681 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 May 2014 109,210 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 109,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 97,106 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 97,106 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2012 87,789 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 87,789 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 77,958 miles

brakepipes obscured

Fail 18 Apr 2011 77,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

brakepipes obscured

Pass 23 Apr 2010 67,430 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 67,430 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2009 560,263 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 44,876 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 43,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VRU is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 VRU, 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 VRU registered?

BF05 VRU is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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