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BN05 VFX

2005 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,672 mi
Last recorded63,672 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 VFX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 63,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Jul 2016 63,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 54,984 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 38,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

nearside rear seat belt stalk button cover damaged/missing

tyre size 205/55v16

Pass 2 Jul 2013 17,940 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 17,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 58,742 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 58,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 52,957 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 46,588 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)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 46,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 40,057 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 40,023 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Aug 2008 33,439 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 33,439 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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BN05 VFX is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BN05 VFX, 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 BN05 VFX registered?

BN05 VFX is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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