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CF55 BYW

2005 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

127,029 mi
Last recorded127,029 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 BYW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 127,029 miles

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

rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2025 127,025 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2024 121,931 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 121,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings BOTH N/S AND O/S INNER STEERING ARMS (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2023 114,422 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 2 Feb 2023 114,420 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure top mounts broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement park brake return spring missing from brake calliper ( stuck on) (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side not releasing (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 17 Feb 2022 106,491 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 97,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 97,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 93,050 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 81,070 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 76,666 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 72,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 72,639 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 68,117 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front outer wheel rim damaged

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 68,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front outer wheel rim damaged

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 65,316 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 58,232 miles

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

Offside Front 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 29 Jan 2013 50,651 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 44,011 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 34,543 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 25,067 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 20,800 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 20,800 miles

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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CF55 BYW is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CF55 BYW, 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 CF55 BYW registered?

CF55 BYW is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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