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BV05 EJF

2005 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,055 mi
Last recorded92,055 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 EJF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 92,055 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 92,055 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2015 91,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 89,241 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 89,241 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 70,785 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 70,785 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 64,814 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2011 60,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2011 60,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2010 50,663 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 40,626 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 40,626 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,954 miles

O/s/r brake binding slightly.

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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BV05 EJF is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BV05 EJF, 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 BV05 EJF registered?

BV05 EJF is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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