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BG05 GCY

2005 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,788 mi
Last recorded55,788 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 GCY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 55,788 miles

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

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

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

steel wheel fitted to n/s/f

Fail 10 Oct 2017 55,775 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 51,448 miles

rear boot lid stays

Fail 12 Oct 2016 51,448 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

rear boot lid stays

Pass 28 Jul 2015 41,758 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 41,712 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 29,008 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 18,337 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 18,337 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 5,611 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 5,607 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 860 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 59,426 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 43,334 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 29,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 29,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BG05 GCY is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG05 GCY, 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 BG05 GCY registered?

BG05 GCY is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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