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PX05 SZL

2005 Renault Grd Scenic Expression DCI

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,633 mi
Last recorded114,633 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Grd Scenic Expression DCI51,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 SZL
MakeRenault
ModelGrd Scenic Expression DCI
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 114,633 miles

Centre and rear exhaust hangars deteriorating

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear two seats not in use

Fail 4 Feb 2014 114,633 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Centre and rear exhaust hangars deteriorating

Engine poor to start

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear two seats not in use

Pass 5 Feb 2013 107,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front fog lamp not working ,offside lens broken

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2013 107,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front fog lamp not working ,offside lens broken

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 100,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Feb 2012 100,728 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2011 92,394 miles

n/s steering arm has play

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 29 Mar 2010 83,006 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 82,959 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play nearside sreering arm

Pass 24 Mar 2009 64,175 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 63,692 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 49,346 miles

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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PX05 SZL is a 2005 Renault Grd Scenic Expression DCI in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PX05 SZL, 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 PX05 SZL registered?

PX05 SZL is a 2005 Renault Grd Scenic Expression DCI, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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