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AF53 MEU

2003 Renault Megane Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,870 mi
Last recorded125,870 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane Scenic69,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 MEU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 125,870 miles

n,s,f and o,s,f inner rack ends have slight play

Fail 1 Feb 2016 125,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front inner rack end has slight play

Pass 10 Feb 2015 107,949 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front disks slightly corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2015 107,662 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front disks slightly corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2014 89,111 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear disk corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2013 71,778 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 71,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 58,971 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 58,927 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 52,893 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 44,825 miles

n/s rear tyre on l.imit 1.6mm 3/4 tread .

o/s+n/s front tyres below 1.6mm inside edge.3/4 tread more than 1.6mm

Fail 26 Jan 2010 44,825 miles

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

n/s rear tyre on l.imit 1.6mm 3/4 tread .

o/s+n/s front tyres below 1.6mm inside edge.3/4 tread more than 1.6mm

Pass 16 Jan 2009 32,841 miles

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 3 Jan 2008 22,220 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 15,964 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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AF53 MEU is a 2003 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 66.7%.

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 AF53 MEU, 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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AF53 MEU is a 2003 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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