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AC03 AJU

2003 Renault Megane Scenic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

85,280 mi
Last recorded85,280 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane Scenic69,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 AJU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 85,280 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 8 Apr 2014 85,280 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 80,701 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 80,698 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 72,437 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 72,437 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 65,626 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted and corroded on inner face.

Fail 28 Mar 2011 65,626 miles

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

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

Both rear brake discs pitted and corroded on inner face.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 58,107 miles

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

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2009 53,356 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 53,356 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine noise

front brake discs corroded

front inner brake pads look to be geting low

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads getting low

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Mar 2008 47,853 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r

different profile tyres fitted front to rear

front antiroll bar bushes starting to split

front tyres worn on edges

rear silencer corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2008 47,835 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r, seat belt checked best as poss

differrent profile tyres fitted front to rear

n/s/f tyre 2.5 mm and bald on edges

Pass 12 Mar 2007 42,866 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 42,721 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 35,676 miles

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
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AC03 AJU is a 2003 Renault Megane Scenic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AC03 AJU, 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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AC03 AJU is a 2003 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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