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AF53 MHV

2003 Renault Megane Scenic

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

139,452 mi
Last recorded139,452 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane Scenic69,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 MHV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2016 139,452 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine has oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2015 130,711 miles

all tyres wearing close to limits

brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

emmissions hard to pass

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2015 130,711 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

all tyres wearing close to limits

brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

emmissions hard to pass

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 128,976 miles

engine mangement light on

osf tyre worn on edge

Fail 22 Jul 2013 128,972 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine mangement light on

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 Jul 2012 123,244 miles

REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BEEN DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES OF TYRE

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON CLAMP JOIN ON CENTRE SECTION OF EXHAUST

Fail 16 Jul 2012 122,370 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BEEN DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES OF TYRE

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON CLAMP JOIN ON CENTRE SECTION OF EXHAUST

Pass 23 Jul 2011 114,712 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2011 114,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 103,661 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 90,833 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 78,585 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 65,497 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 65,497 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 50,668 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 50,668 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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AF53 MHV is a 2003 Renault Megane Scenic in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MHV, 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 MHV is a 2003 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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