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WJ05 LJE

2005 Renault Grd Scenic Expression DCI

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

28,523 mi
Last recorded28,523 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Grd Scenic Expression DCI51,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 LJE
MakeRenault
ModelGrd Scenic Expression DCI
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 28,523 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 28,520 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

electronic park brake fault

injector fault on dash

Pass 26 Mar 2014 15,298 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 10,948 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside and offside front track rod arms have slight play at inner balljoint

Nearside front and offside front tyres are wearing on inner and outer shoulders

Fail 21 Feb 2013 10,948 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside and offside front track rod arms have slight play at inner balljoint

Nearside front and offside front tyres are wearing on inner and outer shoulders

Pass 11 Jan 2012 5,275 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 5,195 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 18,178 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 70,322 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 54,833 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 54,833 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 39,137 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 39,137 miles

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

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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WJ05 LJE is a 2005 Renault Grd Scenic Expression DCI in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WJ05 LJE, 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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WJ05 LJE is a 2005 Renault Grd Scenic Expression DCI, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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