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AD03 VMJ

2003 Renault Megane Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,308 mi
Last recorded123,308 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane Scenic69,372 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VMJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 123,308 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 123,308 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 115,265 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Feb 2013 102,194 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 102,194 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 95,486 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 95,486 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 83,620 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres worn on inner edge

both front lower ball joint covers perished

play in front anti roll bar outer bush

play in nearside front lower arm bushes

Pass 24 Aug 2010 70,853 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 70,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 57,898 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly

screen chipped not in driver's view

Fail 24 Aug 2009 57,898 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear tyres wearing unevenly

screen chipped not in driver's view

Pass 27 Aug 2008 44,477 miles

both front tyres on the limit

near side front anti roll bar bush torn,not showing any movement at present

near side rear tyre slightly distorted

off side rear tyre starting to perish on inner tread

play in off side end of steering rack,exact amount unknown due to covered parts,advise closer inspection asap

rear discs worn,exact amount not known due to limited vision,condition of rear pads unknown

Pass 22 Aug 2007 31,782 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 20,996 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 19,205 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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AD03 VMJ is a 2003 Renault Megane Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VMJ, 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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What year was AD03 VMJ registered?

AD03 VMJ is a 2003 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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