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BT55 TEJ

2005 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,160 mi
Last recorded90,160 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 TEJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 90,160 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 89,966 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Offside Front brake flexi fouling bodywork

Pass 25 Sep 2017 76,254 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 76,230 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 67,606 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 63,897 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 63,897 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 57,054 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 50,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 41,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 41,991 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Feb 2012 33,520 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 22,040 miles

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

small crackes on rear tyres not down to cord!!!!!

Pass 24 Oct 2009 20,387 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s Rear tyre has slight damage in tread area.

n/s and o/s rear tyres has minor cracks in side walls.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 18,428 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 18,428 miles

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

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 TEJ is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BT55 TEJ, 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 TEJ is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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