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AF03 ONS

2003 Renault Megane Scenic

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

165,427 mi
Last recorded165,427 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane Scenic69,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 ONS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2019 165,427 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front fog light smashed and inoperative

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 156,897 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear chassis/fuel tank brace corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2018 156,895 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside 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 Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear chassis/fuel tank brace corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 145,020 miles

rear cross member corroied

Fail 20 Feb 2017 145,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear cross member corroied

Pass 15 Feb 2016 133,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 133,874 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2ND FRONT TO REAR PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 121,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 121,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 109,717 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 109,715 miles

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

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

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

slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 Feb 2013 96,600 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 84,279 miles

n/s front fog lamp lens broken

Fail 27 Feb 2012 84,153 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

n/s front fog lamp lens broken

Pass 23 Feb 2011 71,238 miles

Front discs worn

Rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2010 60,265 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 50,805 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f fog light broken

Fail 26 Feb 2009 50,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f fog light broken

Pass 27 Feb 2008 42,364 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Undertray splash guards and brake pipe covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2007 34,679 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 34,679 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 27,187 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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AF03 ONS is a 2003 Renault Megane Scenic in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AF03 ONS, 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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AF03 ONS is a 2003 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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