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BG55 EBF

2005 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,010 mi
Last recorded79,010 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 EBF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 79,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

lower engine mount worn

Pass 22 Feb 2018 71,182 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 71,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure adrift (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 64,222 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 64,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 59,302 miles

off side front steering rack arm has free play

off side rear tyre worn on outer edges to 2mm

Fail 24 Feb 2016 59,302 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

off side front steering rack arm has free play

off side rear tyre worn on outer edges to 2mm

Pass 25 Feb 2015 53,489 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 53,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 46,479 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 39,478 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 39,478 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 34,267 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 22,826 miles

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

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

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

offside front and nearside front brake discs lipped and inner brake pads appear to be wearing low,recommend inspection

offside rear and nearside rear axle beam outer mounting bushes slightly deteriorating

offside rear and nearside rear tyre treads wearing low(3mm)205/55r16 91h dunlop sp sport fastresponse

slight play to offside cand nearside steering rack arms

Pass 9 Feb 2011 22,826 miles

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

offside front and nearside front brake discs lipped and inner brake pads appear to be wearing low,recommend inspection

offside rear and nearside rear axle beam outer mounting bushes slightly deteriorating

offside rear and nearside rear tyre treads wearing low(3mm)205/55r16 91h dunlop sp sport fastresponse

slight play to offside cand nearside steering rack arms

Pass 4 Feb 2010 14,533 miles

nearside front tyre outer tread to shoulder wearing

slight play to offside and nearside steering rack arms

Pass 3 Feb 2009 6,448 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 6,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 5,010 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

petrol flap rubber dust shield torn

Pass 16 Oct 2008 5,010 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

petrol flap rubber dust shield torn

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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BG55 EBF is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG55 EBF, 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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BG55 EBF is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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