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BJ05 EBN

2005 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

35,055 mi
Last recorded35,055 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 EBN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 35,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 29,243 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SLIGHTLY LOOSE OF GREASE. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ON OUTER EDGE OF TREAD. ()

Offside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output SLIGHTLY CLOUDY (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 May 2018 25,612 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 May 2018 25,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Will not adjust up (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around outer edge of tyre tread. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre slightly cracking around outer sidewall.

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

Pass 12 May 2017 22,602 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2016 19,402 miles

Nearside Rear slight damage to inner side wall

Fail 9 May 2016 19,402 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear slight damage to inner side wall

Pass 9 May 2015 15,974 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear bumper insecure

Pass 13 May 2014 12,566 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2014 12,566 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2013 10,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2013 10,885 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 8,119 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 64,779 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 40,263 miles

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2009 30,158 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 21,101 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 21,095 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 20,880 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 EBN is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BJ05 EBN, 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 EBN is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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