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GL55 EVW

2006 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

177,368 mi
Last recorded177,368 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 EVW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 177,368 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fuel cap cover missing

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Temporary spare wheel fitted at the time of the test but same tyre 205/55/r16 as the rest of the tyres .

Fail 6 Mar 2025 177,346 miles

Exhaust system insecure Mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated warning msg on dashboard

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Temporary spare wheel fitted at the time of the test but same tyre 205/55/r16 as the rest of the tyres .

fuel cap cover missing

uneven wearing on inner tyre o/s front

Pass 11 Mar 2024 170,348 miles

front + rear brake discs corroded

fuel cap cover missing

bonnet damaged

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated warning msg on dashboard (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 6 Mar 2024 170,271 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps ns+os (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated warning msg on dashboard (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

bonnet damaged

front + rear brake discs corroded

fuel cap cover missing

Pass 10 Mar 2023 159,708 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

fuel cap outer cover missing

n/s/f tyre on limit outer edge

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2022 159,657 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut in tread showing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn low outer tread

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

fuel cap plastic cover missing

Pass 23 Dec 2021 153,815 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear spare wheel fitted but is the same size

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 153,806 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear spare wheel fitted but is the same size

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 147,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear child seat fitted nsr

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 141,187 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 133,980 miles

Engine covers and under trays and component trims fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 11 Dec 2017 127,124 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 116,390 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 105,214 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 105,214 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 94,265 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 83,840 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 73,813 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 63,611 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 51,075 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 37,821 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 25,202 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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GL55 EVW is a 2006 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 63,029 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 GL55 EVW, 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 20 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GL55 EVW registered?

GL55 EVW is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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