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BN05 VLJ

2005 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,170 mi
Last recorded66,170 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 VLJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 66,170 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 66,168 miles

Nearside 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 44,409 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 23,237 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 23,235 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 294 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 53,861 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 53,861 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 43,116 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 43,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 36,269 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 36,269 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 VLJ is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BN05 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?

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

Is BN05 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 VLJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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