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AD03 YVM

2003 Renault Megane Scenic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,072 mi
Last recorded148,072 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane Scenic69,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 YVM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 148,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 148,072 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 142,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 142,252 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 135,934 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2020 128,178 miles

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 128,172 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 May 2016 118,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalyst converter inlet pipe fractured, needs attention asap !! (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly perished (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly perished (2.5.C.1a)

Outer cover missing from N/S/F seat belt locking mechanism

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Unable to inspect Centre seat and seat belt due to it being obstructed

Unable to inspect N/S/R seat and seat belt due to it being obstructed

Fail 13 May 2016 118,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalyst converter inlet pipe fractured, needs attention asap !! (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly perished (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly perished (2.5.C.1a)

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

Outer cover missing from N/S/F seat belt locking mechanism

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Unable to inspect Centre seat and seat belt due to it being obstructed

Unable to inspect N/S/R seat and seat belt due to it being obstructed

Pass 15 May 2015 108,471 miles

Front wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 9 May 2014 102,048 miles

fuel cap outer door missing

nearside rear centre wheel cap missing

rear propshaft donut broken

slight fray in nearside rear seat belt

Pass 15 May 2013 95,888 miles

Fuel filler flap missing

N/s/f seat belt stalk broken casing but operation ok

O/s/f tyre getting close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Rear propshaft metal weight loose on shaft but not effecting anything

Rear seats folded (rear seat belts not tested)

Fail 14 May 2013 95,886 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel filler flap missing

N/s/f seat belt stalk broken casing but operation ok

O/s/f tyre getting close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Rear propshaft metal weight loose on shaft but not effecting anything

Rear seats folded (rear seat belts not tested)

Pass 11 May 2012 89,690 miles

front seat belt,female stalk surround missing

fuel cap door missing

rear propshaft donut worn out

transmission/wheel bearing noises detected on road test

Fail 10 May 2012 89,690 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

condition of pads unknown(limited vision)

front seat belt,female stalk surround missing

fuel cap door missing

rear propshaft donut worn out

transmission/wheel bearing noises detected on road test

Pass 12 May 2011 83,006 miles

service light on

engine noisy on tickover

play in nearside inner rack joints(limited vision due to covered parts)

propshaft donut worn out

Fail 11 May 2011 83,006 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine noisy on tickover

play in nearside inner rack joints(limited vision due to covered parts)

propshaft donut worn out

service light on

Pass 21 May 2010 77,063 miles

child seat at offside rear,seat belt unexamined

condition of brake pipe inside rubber sleeve,not known

play in inner steering rack joints

rear diff oil leak

rear propshaft rubber coupling in very poor condition,advise renewing

small hairline crack in exhaust after catalyst converter

Fail 21 May 2010 77,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

child seat at offside rear,seat belt unexamined

condition of brake pipe inside rubber sleeve,not known

play in inner steering rack joints

rear diff oil leak

rear propshaft rubber coupling in very poor condition,advise renewing

small hairline crack in exhaust after catalyst converter

Pass 14 May 2009 71,299 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 71,299 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play in nearside front steering arm

play in offside front steering arm

Pass 23 May 2008 64,779 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 64,779 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

noise from diff area

Pass 23 May 2007 52,558 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 52,558 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 37,420 miles

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

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

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

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 YVM is a 2003 Renault Megane Scenic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YVM, 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 YVM is a 2003 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 2 August 2003.

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