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BG55 ELW

2005 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,913 mi
Last recorded92,913 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 ELW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 92,913 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 92,913 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 79,877 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 79,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 69,105 miles

Offside Front play inner track rod end

Fail 14 Oct 2015 69,105 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front play inner track rod end

Pass 10 Oct 2014 60,968 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 52,420 miles

exhaust corroding

slight bind offside rear brake

slight play both front suspension/steering componets

Pass 11 Oct 2012 44,341 miles

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

exhaust corroding

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Oct 2011 34,317 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 25,067 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 25,063 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 14,805 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 4,607 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 4,607 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 ELW is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ELW, 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 BG55 ELW registered?

BG55 ELW is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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