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BG55 VKJ

2005 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,032 mi
Last recorded109,032 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 VKJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 109,032 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Oct 2017 109,032 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 100,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

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

service light on

Fail 29 Sep 2016 100,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on edges 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

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

service light on

Pass 10 Oct 2015 86,296 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 85,741 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 69,905 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 49,615 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 49,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 31,448 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 31,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 10,642 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 3,080 miles

slight free play on steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2010 36,917 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 36,917 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 22,887 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 VKJ is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VKJ, 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 VKJ registered?

BG55 VKJ is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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