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BF55 UJL

2005 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,585 mi
Last recorded128,585 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 UJL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 128,585 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear support bush bonding started to fail. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Marked by wiper. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 128,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Fogged giving no image and low output. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Fogged giving no image and low output. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear support bush bonding started to fail. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Marked by wiper. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 117,455 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has very slight play

Fail 23 Aug 2017 117,455 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)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has very slight play

Pass 24 Aug 2016 105,722 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear tyres nearing wear bars

slight dulling on headlamp outer lenses

Fail 24 Aug 2016 105,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear tyres nearing wear bars

slight dulling on headlamp outer lenses

Pass 25 Aug 2015 95,530 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 95,530 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

some outer edge wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2014 85,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Aug 2014 85,188 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Aug 2013 76,652 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 76,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 68,129 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 60,080 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 53,268 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 45,028 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 35,237 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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BF55 UJL is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BF55 UJL, 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 BF55 UJL registered?

BF55 UJL is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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