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BL05 VMH

2005 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,157 mi
Last recorded125,157 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 VMH
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 125,157 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2015 99,328 miles

all disc and pads slighty corrded and low

Pass 3 Sep 2014 88,387 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)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nsf top suspension bearing noisy

Fail 1 Sep 2014 88,387 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nsf top suspension bearing noisy

Pass 18 Jul 2013 87,073 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 79,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 79,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 68,849 miles

brake bind to both rear wheels

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat

engine covers fitted

front discs lipped and corroded

front tyres worn low

rear discs heavily pitted and obscured

rear springs obscured

under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2011 68,849 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

brake bind to both rear wheels

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat

engine covers fitted

front discs lipped and corroded

front tyres worn low

rear discs heavily pitted and obscured

rear springs obscured

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2010 24,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust slight corrosion

various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys

Fail 24 Sep 2010 24,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

exhaust slight corrosion

various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys

Pass 18 Sep 2009 49,263 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 49,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 38,562 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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BL05 VMH is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BL05 VMH, 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 BL05 VMH registered?

BL05 VMH is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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