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AE02 CXC

2002 Renault Megane Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,537 mi
Last recorded94,537 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane Scenic74,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 CXC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 94,537 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 94,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 93,803 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox assembly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% imbalance recorded. Offside not locking at full effort. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides lower perishing. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides main mounting bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 93,263 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front D bushes are cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides rear, lower bushes. (5.3.2 (c))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle: Both sides main mounting bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 93,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front D bushes are cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides rear, lower bushes. (5.3.2 (c))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle: Both sides main mounting bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 91,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement End bush on lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides rear. (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle assembly: Both sides main mounting bush are perishing and bonding starting to fail. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres on roadwheels are worn more on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 91,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement End bush on lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides rear. (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle assembly: Both sides main mounting bush are perishing and bonding starting to fail. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres on roadwheels are worn more on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 90,286 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Aug 2018 90,286 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2017 87,850 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 87,822 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 85,047 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 25 Aug 2016 85,047 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 82,127 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 78,835 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 78,835 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 77,010 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 70,810 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Feb 2012 70,810 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2011 67,040 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 67,040 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 63,285 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 63,284 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 57,538 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front number plate slightly tarnished

rear number plate tarnished

Fail 9 Feb 2009 57,532 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

front number plate slightly tarnished

rear number plate tarnished

Pass 26 Feb 2008 53,960 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

front number plate tarnished

rear number plate tarnished

Fail 1 Mar 2007 50,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 50,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2006 46,365 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 46,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AE02 CXC is a 2002 Renault Megane Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Renault Megane Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 74,746 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 AE02 CXC, 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 24 years old, this Renault Megane Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE02 CXC is a 2002 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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