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RF05 XZZ

2005 Renault Gr Scenic D-mique Vvt 16V

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

102,709 mi
Last recorded102,709 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Gr Scenic D-mique Vvt 16V35,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 XZZ
MakeRenault
ModelGr Scenic D-mique Vvt 16V
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 102,709 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber fully broken towards rear but not likely to effect security of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides of steering rack ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 98,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 98,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 95,475 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 92,002 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 92,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 88,858 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 88,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 85,816 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 85,816 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 82,519 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 77,548 miles

Front Windscreen has crack to offside front lower corner

Nearside Rear Tyre tread below 1.6 mm on outer edge

Offside Rear Hand brake cable outer sleeve broken

Fail 2 Apr 2019 77,548 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen has crack to offside front lower corner

Nearside Rear Tyre tread below 1.6 mm on outer edge

Offside Rear Hand brake cable outer sleeve broken

Pass 5 Apr 2018 72,956 miles

Front Crack to off side front lower windscreen

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 72,955 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Crack to off side front lower windscreen

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering joint (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread below 1.6 mm on outer edges

Offside Front Tyre tread wearing low on outer edges

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2017 56,336 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

offside wiper blade poor condition

Fail 31 Mar 2017 56,336 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

offside wiper blade poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2016 41,168 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 41,168 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 31,606 miles

Advanced wear on brake pedal rubber

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 31,606 miles

Advanced wear on brake pedal rubber

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 25,455 miles

Advanced wear on brake pedal rubber

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 20,733 miles

Advanced wear on brake pedal rubber

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 20,733 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advanced wear on brake pedal rubber

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 13,650 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 35,940 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 4,506 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear brake discs worn below manufacturers minimum 9.2 =9.5 mm min.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 4,506 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn below manufacturers minimum 9.2 =9.5 mm min.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 38,015 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 30,034 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 2 May 2008 33,683 miles

Offside wiper blade showing signs of wear.

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
Full Renault Gr Scenic D-mique Vvt 16V reliability report

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RF05 XZZ is a 2005 Renault Gr Scenic D-mique Vvt 16V in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 RF05 XZZ, 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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RF05 XZZ is a 2005 Renault Gr Scenic D-mique Vvt 16V, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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