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BF61 GAO

2011 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,288 mi
Last recorded116,288 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Scenic61,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 GAO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 116,288 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 116,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 107,029 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust boot damaged

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front shock absorber dust boot damaged

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2023 102,485 miles

Rear both shock absorbers corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2023 102,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear both shock absorbers corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2022 96,915 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 88,324 miles

nearside side repeater in mirror bulb holder part missing

Fail 25 Feb 2021 88,324 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

nearside side repeater in mirror bulb holder part missing

Pass 5 Mar 2020 79,078 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 79,078 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 69,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 58,809 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 48,438 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 33,354 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 14,048 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 13,074 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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BF61 GAO is a 2011 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 61,930 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF61 GAO, 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 15 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF61 GAO registered?

BF61 GAO is a 2011 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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