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ML05 TWJ

2005 Renault Grd Scenic Expression DCI

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,084 mi
Last recorded25,084 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Grd Scenic Expression DCI51,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 TWJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrd Scenic Expression DCI
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 25,084 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 15,083 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 57,362 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 8,908 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 7,403 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)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 1,752 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside steering arm

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 15 Jul 2009 58,797 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 49,711 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 47,012 miles

OSF track rod inner ball joint slight play

How Reliable is the Renault Grd Scenic Expression DCI?

Based on 1,313 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
8,938
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 60
position lamp(s) not working 60
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 58
Stop lamp not working 55
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ML05 TWJ is a 2005 Renault Grd Scenic Expression DCI in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Renault Grd Scenic Expression DCI models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 51,255 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Grd Scenic Expression DCI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML05 TWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grd Scenic Expression DCI typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Grd Scenic Expression DCI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ML05 TWJ registered?

ML05 TWJ is a 2005 Renault Grd Scenic Expression DCI, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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