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BT05 SOJ

2005 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,247 mi
Last recorded63,247 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 SOJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 63,247 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2018 57,108 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 50,571 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 50,571 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 42,958 miles

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

Steering Rack inner joints slight play

Fail 1 Jun 2016 42,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering Rack inner joints slight play

Pass 4 Jun 2015 34,997 miles

EM LIGHT ON

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 17,001 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 6,736 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 6,736 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 54,600 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 45,319 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 38,103 miles

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 15 Mar 2010 38,099 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,182 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 31,345 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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BT05 SOJ is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT05 SOJ, 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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BT05 SOJ is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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