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EX05 TGJ

2005 Renault Grd Scenic Expression DCI

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,360 mi
Last recorded12,360 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Grd Scenic Expression DCI51,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 TGJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrd Scenic Expression DCI
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 12,360 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 12,359 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 11,182 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 9,823 miles

bonnet release catch - intermitant

Fail 24 Apr 2015 9,823 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet release catch - intermitant

Pass 1 Apr 2014 7,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front strut top bearings worn

Pass 29 Jun 2013 6,159 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 1,805 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 23,907 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 23,260 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 63,265 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

n/s/r number plate bulb tapped to get working,advise new bulb

Pass 16 Jan 2009 55,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 49,029 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 49,029 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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EX05 TGJ is a 2005 Renault Grd Scenic Expression DCI in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EX05 TGJ, 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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EX05 TGJ is a 2005 Renault Grd Scenic Expression DCI, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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