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BT55 VCW

2005 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,399 mi
Last recorded110,399 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 VCW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 110,399 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 106,706 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 106,706 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 102,885 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 102,882 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 96,173 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 96,173 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 92,034 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 92,034 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 91,088 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 88,699 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 83,493 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 78,263 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 72,711 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 72,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 67,152 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 67,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 60,823 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 60,823 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 54,411 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 16 Dec 2013 54,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Nov 2012 47,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 41,542 miles

surface cracks on nearside front & rear outer tyre walls

Pass 23 Nov 2010 35,014 miles

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

wear developing on front & rear brake discs

Fail 23 Nov 2010 35,014 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade in poor condition

wear developing on front & rear brake discs

Pass 15 Dec 2009 29,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Dec 2008 22,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight wear on sidewall near side front tyre

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 VCW is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 VCW, 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 VCW is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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