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BV05 GFJ

2005 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,189 mi
Last recorded47,189 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 GFJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 47,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 47,186 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 44,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear shocks corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2025 44,868 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear shocks corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2024 40,003 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 40,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 36,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 33,309 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 33,307 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2021 30,508 miles

brake pipe across rear axle slight corrosion

front wipers slight smearing

Pass 14 Apr 2020 27,840 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 23,355 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 20,247 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 16,767 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 13,879 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 9,618 miles

offside front tyre wearing close to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 16 Apr 2014 4,991 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 36,964 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitor indicator came on during test but went off after re-start. Poss intermittant fault?

Fail 12 Jul 2013 36,964 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Tyre pressure monitor indicator came on during test but went off after re-start. Poss intermittant fault?

Pass 23 Jul 2012 28,413 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 26,339 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 25,524 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 24,141 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 24,141 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 22,971 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 21,874 miles

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

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

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 GFJ is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BV05 GFJ, 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 GFJ registered?

BV05 GFJ is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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