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BG55 VUE

2005 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,957 mi
Last recorded106,957 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 VUE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 106,957 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 106,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 103,217 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 94,325 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 94,321 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 86,363 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 86,363 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 79,255 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view n/s & o/s (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 79,255 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view n/s & o/s (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 73,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod inner (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 73,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 69,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 64,130 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 64,071 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 56,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 53,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 53,038 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 48,053 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 41,312 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 34,523 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 VUE is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VUE, 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 VUE is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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