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BG55 ZFR

2005 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

69,577 mi
Last recorded69,577 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 69,577 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 66,263 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 66,262 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 62,671 miles

engine light on front discs corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2016 62,670 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine light on front discs corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2015 59,289 miles

Nearside Front inner steering arm inner joint has slight play

Fail 25 Nov 2015 59,286 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front inner steering arm inner joint has slight play

Offside Rear number plate light out

Fail 27 Oct 2015 59,282 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 57,386 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

check emissions light illuminated

service due light illuminated

Fail 3 Nov 2014 57,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

check emissions light illuminated

service due light illuminated

Pass 12 Nov 2013 54,092 miles

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

check emissions light on

play in steering rack (nsf)

service light on

Fail 11 Nov 2013 54,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

check emissions light on

play in steering rack (nsf)

service light on

Pass 9 Nov 2012 52,209 miles

eml light on

n/s front wiper torn slightly

service light on

Fail 9 Nov 2012 52,207 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

eml light on

n/s front wiper torn slightly

service light on

Pass 15 Nov 2011 48,949 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 11 Nov 2011 48,949 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Nov 2010 44,317 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 39,588 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 33,625 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 ZFR 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 57.9%.

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 ZFR, 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 ZFR is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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