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AF03 XCW

2003 Renault Megane Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

116,314 mi
Last recorded116,314 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane Scenic69,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 XCW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 116,314 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 116,311 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 106,715 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 106,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 99,452 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 99,452 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 92,038 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 91,293 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

grumbling noise from engine.poss water pump.

oil leak.

Fail 1 Apr 2016 91,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

grumbling noise from engine.poss water pump.

oil leak.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 83,832 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 75,611 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)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 75,387 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 68,700 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 61,975 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s drive shaft boot clip replaced will soon need new boot

Fail 5 Apr 2011 58,446 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 58,446 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 55,887 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 51,150 miles

Front tyres worn close to limit, both rear tyres have perished and some cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2008 44,798 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 39,037 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 39,037 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 33,134 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 29,688 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
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AF03 XCW is a 2003 Renault Megane Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XCW, 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 XCW is a 2003 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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