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AC03 BVE

2003 Renault Megane Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,729 mi
Last recorded80,729 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane Scenic69,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 BVE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 80,729 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake discs are corroding

Fail 25 Apr 2014 80,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake discs are corroding

cracks/splits on the inside wall of o/s/rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2013 72,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 66,793 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 66,793 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 57,714 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 50,397 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 50,397 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 45,331 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 45,331 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 39,402 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 39,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

cracks in tyre wall o/s rear

Pass 4 Apr 2007 33,455 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 26,018 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 BVE is a 2003 Renault Megane Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BVE, 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 BVE is a 2003 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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