2005 Renault Grand Scenic 1.9L Diesel · GN05 AEW

The 2024‑06‑11 MOT at 70,089 miles passed, confirming roadworthiness, yet the tester flagged slight play in the side track rod end and inner tie rod, worn rear exhaust box rubber and an offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit. These issues echo those recorded in the 2023 test at 65,480 miles, indicating a stable maintenance pattern rather than a marked deterioration or improvement. The mileage trajectory is irregular for a 21‑year‑old vehicle. After a high‑reading 2021 test at 112,023 miles with no recorded defects, the odometer fell to 59,967 miles by the 2022 test, a drop of over 52,000 miles that suggests either a rollback or a change in usage. Subsequent tests show a steady climb from 59,967 miles in 2022 to 70,089 miles in 2024, averaging roughly 3,300 miles per year, which aligns with the low annual mileage estimate but masks periods of inactivity. A buyer should therefore inspect the steering linkage for play in the track rod ends, inner tie rods and steering rack inner joint, examine the rear exhaust box for corrosion and rubber degradation, and verify the condition of the rear tyre tread and sidewall. The repeated brake‑disc pitting and thin pad warnings across 2020‑2023 indicate that brake components merit close scrutiny, while the history of suspension arm ball‑joint play and missing gaiters points to a need for a thorough check of the suspension bushes, coil springs and steering rack gaiters. Any signs of structural rust on the chassis or underbody should also be assessed before purchase.