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AD03 HRJ

2003 Renault Megane Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

128,905 mi
Last recorded128,905 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane Scenic69,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 HRJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 128,905 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre size 2055016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads OK at present (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front - tyre size 2055016 (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres wearing on inner edges - advise wheel alignment check/adjust

Fail 15 May 2024 128,904 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre size 2055016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads OK at present (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front - tyre size 2055016 (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres wearing on inner edges - advise wheel alignment check/adjust

Pass 5 May 2023 117,868 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 May 2023 117,868 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2022 108,961 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 108,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 100,500 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 93,263 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 93,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 91,109 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 91,109 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 89,144 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 87,404 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 85,539 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 83,639 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 81,641 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 79,195 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 79,195 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 73,604 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 67,071 miles

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

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

cambelt due?

Pass 17 Jun 2009 59,490 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 59,488 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 24 Jun 2008 51,998 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 51,998 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 43,309 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 34,986 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 31,904 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 31,904 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Power stearing fluid leak from switch (top front of the engine)

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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AD03 HRJ is a 2003 Renault Megane Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AD03 HRJ, 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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AD03 HRJ is a 2003 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 5 July 2003.

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