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BF55 XST

2005 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

40,627 mi
Last recorded40,627 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 XST
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2022 40,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2021 36,904 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear shocks corroded

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

small chips in windscreen

Fail 10 Dec 2021 36,904 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear shocks corroded

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

small chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Dec 2020 33,919 miles

Front suspension corroded

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

small chips in windscreen

Fail 3 Dec 2020 33,919 miles

Front suspension corroded

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

small chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Jun 2019 29,283 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Jun 2019 29,283 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 25,918 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 26 Jun 2018 25,918 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 23,956 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 23,956 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 21,373 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 21,373 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 17,968 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2015 17,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2014 10,720 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres have slight wear to edges

fuel flap seal deteriorated

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2013 77,107 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 5,057 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 70,204 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 61,558 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 53,133 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 53,133 miles

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

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 22 Aug 2009 43,889 miles

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

slight movement detected in steering rack

Pass 2 Aug 2008 33,335 miles

Front 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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BF55 XST is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XST, 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 XST registered?

BF55 XST is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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