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BF55 XVS

2005 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,194 mi
Last recorded87,194 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 XVS
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 87,194 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 87,194 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 81,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Slight play inner steering joint(s

Fail 3 Oct 2015 81,562 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Slight play inner steering joint(s

Pass 29 Sep 2014 78,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on outer edge

early corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Fail 29 Sep 2014 78,923 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on outer edge

early corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Pass 18 Sep 2013 74,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2013 74,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2012 65,302 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 65,302 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 55,086 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 44,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Aug 2010 44,201 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2009 33,302 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 21,310 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 XVS is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XVS, 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 XVS registered?

BF55 XVS is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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