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BN05 VKG

2005 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,584 mi
Last recorded87,584 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 87,584 miles

Nearside Front RACK END SLIGHT PLAY

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

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

Offside Front RACK END SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 21 Apr 2017 75,940 miles

Front SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH STEERING RACK ENDS

Pass 22 Apr 2016 67,736 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

both track rods worn

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 15 Apr 2016 67,713 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

both track rods worn

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 10 Apr 2015 59,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 59,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 50,817 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 50,797 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 41,415 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 41,405 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 82,066 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2012 82,066 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2011 17,523 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 17,523 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 15,552 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 47,045 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 66,475 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 31,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight damage to o/s mirror

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 VKG is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VKG, 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 VKG registered?

BN05 VKG is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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