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AD03 ZBU

2003 Renault Megane Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

183,822 mi
Last recorded183,822 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane Scenic69,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ZBU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 183,822 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 179,903 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 176,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 171,841 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 166,020 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 159,091 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 153,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 153,778 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 143,101 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 127,528 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 127,528 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 102,775 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 67,313 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 24,656 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads low.

rear brakes slight bind.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 23,381 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 23,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 20,918 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 18,642 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 15,666 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 13,069 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 10,410 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 ZBU is a 2003 Renault Megane Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZBU, 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 ZBU is a 2003 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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