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BG54 LYX

2005 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

65,680 mi
Last recorded65,680 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 LYX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 65,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2019 65,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 24,590 miles

Nearside front and rear tyre worn on outer edges

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2017 17,719 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 May 2017 17,719 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 May 2016 10,121 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 10,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 3,880 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 92,102 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 92,100 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 85,939 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2012 77,844 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 77,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 61,815 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 61,815 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 50,848 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 38,900 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 31,027 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 18,886 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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BG54 LYX is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Grey 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 BG54 LYX, 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 BG54 LYX registered?

BG54 LYX is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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