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BG55 ETJ

2005 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

189,367 mi
Last recorded189,367 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 ETJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 189,367 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 184,052 miles

headlamps lens deteriorated

rear brake discs are corroding

Fail 11 Nov 2022 184,050 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

headlamps lens deteriorated

rear brake discs are corroding

Pass 16 Nov 2021 182,695 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear brake discs corroding

Fail 16 Nov 2021 182,694 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear brake discs corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2020 179,395 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 179,395 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 176,849 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside and offside headlight aims poor

nearside and offside wipers slightly smearing

Pass 10 Oct 2018 174,672 miles

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

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

advise o/s/f and n/s/f headlights cloudy

Pass 18 Oct 2017 167,982 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 163,205 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 51,939 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 45,525 miles

advise engine management light on

advise high level brake light in/op

Pass 30 Sep 2013 41,661 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 35,828 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 29,606 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 25,692 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 21,770 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,369 miles

Fuel flap seal split.

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 ETJ is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 ETJ, 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 ETJ registered?

BG55 ETJ is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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