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BT55 MLJ

2005 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

170,490 mi
Last recorded170,490 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 MLJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 170,490 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 170,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2020 166,013 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 165,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16wxl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 156,662 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Apr 2019 156,660 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Apr 2018 150,453 miles

Both front tyres worn bald on edges

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

Nearside rear tyre worn bald on outer edge

Fail 27 Apr 2018 150,453 miles

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

Both front tyres worn bald on edges

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

Nearside rear tyre worn bald on outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2017 143,172 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 133,691 miles

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

slight play inner steering rack joints

Pass 18 Dec 2014 127,621 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 122,043 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 122,043 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 113,594 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 113,594 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 9 Dec 2011 99,289 miles

movement in nearside inner steering rack joint recommend attention

Fail 6 Dec 2011 99,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

heavy play nearside inner steering arm recomend attension

Pass 8 Dec 2010 83,696 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 67,022 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 52,689 miles

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

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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BT55 MLJ is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BT55 MLJ, 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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BT55 MLJ is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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