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BJ05 BFO

2005 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,310 mi
Last recorded37,310 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 BFO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 37,310 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 37,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2018 32,767 miles

Front discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear and osf tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 May 2017 646,629 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 24,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 24,068 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 19,813 miles

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 31 Mar 2014 14,633 miles

Suspected slight play both steering rack inner joints

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 8,675 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 8,675 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear caliper pivot seized

Pass 12 Apr 2012 5,313 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 51,638 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 45,608 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 39,340 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 34,370 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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BJ05 BFO is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ05 BFO, 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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BJ05 BFO is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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