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BG05 XPE

2005 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,939 mi
Last recorded67,939 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 XPE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 67,939 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 66,037 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 63,791 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 63,791 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 61,464 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 58,667 miles

o/s reardoor badly damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2016 58,667 miles

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

o/s reardoor badly damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2015 55,397 miles

slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 5 Mar 2014 50,751 miles

slight play in both front inner steering joints

Fail 4 Mar 2014 50,735 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight play in both front inner steering joints

Pass 13 Mar 2013 44,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 44,868 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 42,192 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 37,843 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Jun 2010 34,150 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 1,264 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 30,858 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 30,858 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 17,931 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 XPE is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 XPE, 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 XPE registered?

BG05 XPE is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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