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AD03 XCR

2003 Renault Megane Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,999 mi
Last recorded133,999 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane Scenic69,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 XCR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 133,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2021 124,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some areas on the underside of vehicle covered in thick under seal

Pass 13 Nov 2020 115,866 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2019 100,037 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 98,505 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 98,505 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 95,068 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 95,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2016 91,377 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 88,027 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 83,090 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 77,392 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r inner brake pad seems low

Pass 23 Jan 2012

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 64,264 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 64,264 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 58,117 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 50,794 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 50,794 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 43,914 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 36,046 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 28,168 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 XCR is a 2003 Renault Megane Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XCR, 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 XCR registered?

AD03 XCR is a 2003 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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