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AD52 BFJ

2003 Renault Megane Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,570 mi
Last recorded213,570 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane Scenic69,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 BFJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 213,570 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres low tread

Pass 11 Feb 2014 198,545 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 181,311 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 159,254 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 159,254 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 140,062 miles

corrosion to outside edge of os rear brake disc

ns front tyre wearing low

some damage to outer sidewall of os rear tyre

Fail 9 Feb 2011 140,062 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

corrosion to outside edge of os rear brake disc

ns front tyre wearing low

some damage to outer sidewall of os rear tyre

Fail 4 Dec 2009 118,720 miles

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

windscreen chipped in ns swept area

Pass 4 Dec 2009 118,720 miles

windscreen chipped in ns swept area

Pass 29 Nov 2008 104,992 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 104,992 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 83,014 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
Full Renault Megane Scenic reliability report

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AD52 BFJ is a 2003 Renault Megane Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AD52 BFJ, 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 AD52 BFJ registered?

AD52 BFJ is a 2003 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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