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BG05 GJZ

2005 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

41,365 mi
Last recorded41,365 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 41,365 miles

Front brake disks corroded on edges rear disks corroded/worn

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 41,364 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front brake disks corroded on edges rear disks corroded/worn

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 39,225 miles

Front BRAKE DISKS WORN/CORRODED

Nearside Front RACK END SLIGHT PLAY

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 39,225 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front BRAKE DISKS WORN/CORRODED

Nearside Front RACK END SLIGHT PLAY

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 26,766 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 22,077 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 22,077 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 17,518 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 17,518 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 11,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2012 2,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Jul 2012 2,407 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jul 2011 44,459 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 36,638 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 29,584 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 20,514 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 19,044 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 GJZ is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BG05 GJZ, 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 GJZ is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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