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BG55 ELU

2006 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

114,706 mi
Last recorded114,706 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 ELU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 114,706 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 113,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 111,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 109,836 miles

n/s/f lower balljoint has some play

o/s/f t/rod has some play

Pass 17 Mar 2021 107,185 miles

battery loose

n/s/f wishbone rear bush heavily split

Pass 10 Mar 2020 105,529 miles

battery loose

n/s/f wishbone rear bush heavily split

play in n/s/f ball joint on limit

vehicle emitting some black smoke

Pass 14 Mar 2019 70,307 miles

emissions close to limit

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre going bald inner edge + close to limit

play in n/s track rod end on limit

Pass 9 Mar 2018 99,989 miles

vehicle emitting some black smoke

some play in both front ball joints

Pass 14 Mar 2017 95,140 miles

some play in both front ball joints

vehicle emitting some black smoke

Pass 8 Mar 2016 90,756 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

n/s/r tyre damaged outer sidewall + heavily perished

Pass 24 Mar 2015 87,850 miles

engine under tray fitted

front brake pads thin

n/s/r tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 28 Feb 2014 85,385 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 83,153 miles

play in n/s/f ball joint on limit

slight ridge front brake discs + pads quite thin

Pass 23 Mar 2012 79,972 miles

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

o/s rear brake binding

Fail 22 Mar 2012 79,945 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s front tyre perished 205 55 16

o/s rear brake binding

Pass 3 Mar 2011 74,902 miles

towbar elecirical socket insecure

Fail 2 Mar 2011 74,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

towbar elecirical socket insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2010 70,203 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 66,284 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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BG55 ELU is a 2006 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 63,029 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 BG55 ELU, 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 20 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG55 ELU registered?

BG55 ELU is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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