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BG05 XPU

2005 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,849 mi
Last recorded96,849 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 XPU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 96,849 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 88,568 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) borderline wear to both inner steering rack joints ()

headlight lenses discoloured

Pass 11 Jul 2018 79,020 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs slight worn (lipped

headlamp unit lenses misty

Fail 5 Jul 2018 79,016 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure HEAVILY CRACKED IN SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs slight worn (lipped

headlamp unit lenses misty

Pass 26 Jun 2017 77,676 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 77,676 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 73,586 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 73,586 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 68,848 miles

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

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

advise slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 4 Jul 2014 63,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 61,675 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play in both steering arms

Fail 27 Jun 2013 61,675 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play in both steering arms

Pass 29 Jun 2012 57,500 miles

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Slight play in nearside and offside steering rack/arms

Pass 1 Jul 2011 51,752 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2010 45,783 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 40,502 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 40,502 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,592 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 33,592 miles

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

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

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 XPU is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XPU, 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 XPU is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 2 July 2005.

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