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WJ05 VSZ

2005 Renault Grnd Scenic Privilege DCI

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

50,252 mi
Last recorded50,252 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Grnd Scenic Privilege DCI46,405 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 VSZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrnd Scenic Privilege DCI
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2017 50,252 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2016 162,195 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 126,181 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Ball joint has slight play inner rack ends have play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust heat shield innsecure

severe engine oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2014 111,182 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 102,248 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 94,488 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 94,486 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 87,835 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 87,835 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 79,518 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 79,486 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 71,369 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 52,115 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Grnd Scenic Privilege DCI?

Based on 1,766 MOT tests across 151 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
8,727
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
151
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 113
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 102
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 74
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 67
position lamp(s) not working 59
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WJ05 VSZ is a 2005 Renault Grnd Scenic Privilege 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 Grnd Scenic Privilege DCI models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 46,405 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 Grnd Scenic Privilege DCI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ05 VSZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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WJ05 VSZ is a 2005 Renault Grnd Scenic Privilege DCI, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WJ05 VSZ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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