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BG05 GDX

2005 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,514 mi
Last recorded38,514 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 GDX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 38,514 miles

electronic fault light displayed

nearside front and nearside rear tyres outer wall are perishing

Pass 6 Nov 2014 37,881 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall is perishing

Fail 5 Nov 2014 37,880 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall is perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2013 36,790 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 34,430 miles

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

Near rear tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach the cords.

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 34,430 miles

Near rear tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach the cords.

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 24,112 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

baby seat fitted too passenger front seat

needs rear wiper blade

rear rear seats not in use

Pass 13 Jul 2011 24,112 miles

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

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

baby seat fitted too passenger front seat

needs rear wiper blade

rear rear seats not in use

Pass 25 Jun 2010 14,385 miles

baby seat fitted to N/S/F

rear rear seats not in use

Fail 24 Jun 2010 14,385 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

baby seat fitted to N/S/F

rear rear seats not in use

Pass 16 Jul 2009 7,506 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 27,278 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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BG05 GDX is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GDX, 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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BG05 GDX is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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