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AF03 XCS

2003 Renault Megane Scenic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

183,213 mi
Last recorded183,213 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane Scenic69,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 XCS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 183,213 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 183,213 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 164,888 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 164,884 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 146,902 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 146,900 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 134,623 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 121,412 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 111,746 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 111,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 109,142 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 83,912 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 83,912 miles

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

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

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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AF03 XCS is a 2003 Renault Megane Scenic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XCS, 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 AF03 XCS registered?

AF03 XCS is a 2003 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AF03 XCS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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