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BV05 EKT

2005 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,824 mi
Last recorded72,824 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 EKT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 72,824 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre has two nails ()

Fail 11 Apr 2019 72,822 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre has two nails ()

Pass 16 Apr 2018 67,788 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 67,786 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 62,164 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 62,161 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 62,042 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 47,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 47,456 miles

Front Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 41,427 miles

Drivers seat for and aft temporary adjuster fitted

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2013 30,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blade starting to smear

Pass 10 Apr 2012 21,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f spring top mount slightly worn

Fail 5 Apr 2012 21,332 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and rear brake pads appear low

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f spring top mount slightly worn

Pass 8 Apr 2011 11,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in both inner track rods

Pass 26 Mar 2010 2,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Mar 2010 2,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 40,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2008 31,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine covers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing for a full inspection of components

Fail 28 Mar 2008 31,261 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine covers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing for a full inspection of components

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 EKT is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EKT, 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 EKT registered?

BV05 EKT is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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