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AA03 SJA

2003 Renault Megane Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,710 mi
Last recorded112,710 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane Scenic69,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA03 SJA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 112,710 miles

no handbrake return springs on rear calipars

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 9 Jan 2015 112,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no handbrake return springs on rear calipars

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 20 Nov 2014 112,709 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 109,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 93,342 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 83,576 miles

Front brake pads worn right onto minimum limit, attention required soon. Front brake discs worn to acceptable limit, attention required soon. Steering rack damp, attention required soon.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside repeater lens missing, both rear indicators very faded (attention required soon), offside front fog light not working, offside rear brake binding, exhaust / joints rusting.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 83,576 miles

Front brake pads worn right onto minimum limit, attention required soon. Front brake discs worn to acceptable limit, attention required soon. Steering rack damp, attention required soon.

Nearside repeater lens missing, both rear indicators very faded (attention required soon), offside front fog light not working, offside rear brake binding, exhaust / joints rusting.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 71,619 miles

both rear indicators faded, bad oil leak on engine.

Pass 29 May 2009 58,033 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 49,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers worn (require attention soon)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 49,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

wipers worn (require attention soon)

Pass 11 May 2007 38,182 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 38,182 miles

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 27,739 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 27,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

front brake pads only 2.0mm thick 80% worn.

How Reliable is the Renault Megane Scenic?

Based on 1,818,845 MOT tests across 145,724 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
145,724
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,848
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 66,630
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 58,928
Registration plate lamp not working 55,988
Full Renault Megane Scenic reliability report

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AA03 SJA is a 2003 Renault Megane Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Renault Megane Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 69,372 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 Megane Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 116,922 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA03 SJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Megane Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AA03 SJA is a 2003 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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