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BF57 FLG

2008 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 FLG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Passenger side. (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

info on dash covered in tape

Fail 8 Dec 2025 56,668 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Passenger side. (2.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Driver side. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 55,390 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (o/s & n/s) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 55,390 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (o/s & n/s) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 53,564 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front to Rear (including suspension and braking components) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 53,562 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1 of 2) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front to Rear (including suspension and braking components) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 52,393 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 52,392 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 51,269 miles

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

Underbody rear brake pipe slight corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2020 49,867 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rear cables fraying (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both sides rusting (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 49,829 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face badly worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rear cables fraying (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both sides rusting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 48,005 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 45,241 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 45,240 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 42,460 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 42,460 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 38,349 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 34,340 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 29,311 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 29,311 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 24,592 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 19,243 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 16,029 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 13,235 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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BF57 FLG is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 62,591 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 BF57 FLG, 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 18 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF57 FLG registered?

BF57 FLG is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 5 January 2008.

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