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AE52 BCZ

2002 Renault Megane Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,950 mi
Last recorded145,950 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane Scenic74,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 BCZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2015 145,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 128,896 miles

Corrosion on rear brake discs

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

Offside front foglight lens Cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2013 119,943 miles

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

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

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

wind deflector/stiffening bar near rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2013 119,939 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

wind deflector/stiffening bar near rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2012 112,453 miles

Both rear & n/s/f tyres close to legal limit

Fail 23 Jul 2012 112,449 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Both rear & n/s/f tyres close to legal limit

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 103,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 95,391 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 95,391 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 84,589 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 71,683 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 60,242 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 60,242 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 46,450 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Aug 2006 46,450 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AE52 BCZ is a 2002 Renault Megane Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AE52 BCZ, 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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AE52 BCZ is a 2002 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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