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BG55 VKD

2005 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,635 mi
Last recorded158,635 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 VKD
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 158,635 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 158,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Dec 2018 146,105 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 146,105 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 118,107 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 118,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 114,546 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 114,546 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 108,783 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 108,687 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 100,453 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 91,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres close to wear limit

Fail 19 Nov 2013 91,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres close to wear limit

Pass 22 Nov 2012 82,670 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 75,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Dec 2011 75,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 66,393 miles

front bumper damage

very slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Nov 2010 66,393 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front bumper damage

very slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Dec 2009 53,409 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 35,452 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 VKD is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Grey 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 VKD, 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 VKD is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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