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BN05 XBU

2005 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

45,480 mi
Last recorded45,480 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 45,480 miles

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Fail 11 May 2016 45,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Pass 15 May 2015 36,603 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 26,132 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 26,132 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 15,932 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 15,935 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 8,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

slight play in steering arms

Fail 27 Apr 2012 8,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

slight play in steering arms

Pass 4 May 2011 2,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front fog lamp cracked

nearside front steering rack arm,has slight free play

Fail 4 May 2011 2,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front fog lamp cracked

nearside front steering rack arm,has slight free play

Pass 4 May 2010 64,849 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 64,849 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 73,543 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 82,182 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 25,903 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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 XBU is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XBU, 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 XBU registered?

BN05 XBU is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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