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LX05 TXJ

2005 Renault Gr Scenic D-mique Vvt 16V

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

52,804 mi
Last recorded52,804 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Gr Scenic D-mique Vvt 16V35,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 TXJ
MakeRenault
ModelGr Scenic D-mique Vvt 16V
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 52,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Aug 2017 52,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 43,497 miles

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

exhaust heatshield loose

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 22 Aug 2016 43,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

exhaust heatshield loose

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 May 2015 31,483 miles

Engine Oil leak

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

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

Fail 15 May 2015 31,480 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine Oil leak

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 24,113 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 May 2014 24,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 14,940 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Mar 2013 14,940 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Apr 2012 7,844 miles

Excessive free play in steering rack

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

Fail 6 Apr 2012 7,844 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Excessive free play in steering rack

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 42,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 42,785 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 37,624 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 30,578 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 10,979 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Gr Scenic D-mique Vvt 16V?

Based on 1,819 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
7,395
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 62
Registration plate lamp not working 52
position lamp(s) not working 47
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LX05 TXJ is a 2005 Renault Gr Scenic D-mique Vvt 16V in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2005 Renault Gr Scenic D-mique Vvt 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 35,076 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 Gr Scenic D-mique Vvt 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX05 TXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Gr Scenic D-mique Vvt 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Gr Scenic D-mique Vvt 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX05 TXJ registered?

LX05 TXJ is a 2005 Renault Gr Scenic D-mique Vvt 16V, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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