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BT55 VBX

2005 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,781 mi
Last recorded36,781 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 VBX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 36,781 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise change with brake pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s outer edges worn advise change (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted

undertray damaged but still secure

Fail 15 May 2019 36,759 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise change with brake pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s outer edges worn advise change (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted

undertray damaged but still secure

Pass 14 May 2018 31,899 miles

nosie on both front s/abs top mounts

rear axle beam brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 11 May 2018 31,855 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nosie on both front s/abs top mounts

rear axle beam brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 16 May 2017 27,532 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers fitted

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 18 May 2016 23,729 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 8 May 2015 18,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2015 18,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 11,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2014 11,772 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 2,235 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 71,716 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 71,714 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 64,927 miles

NS stop worked once touched

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

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

Scored on OSF brake disc

Fail 20 Jul 2010 58,499 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 58,499 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 47,792 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 35,753 miles

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

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 VBX is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VBX, 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 BT55 VBX registered?

BT55 VBX is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 December 2005.

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