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AF53 YON

2003 Renault Megane Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

87,647 mi
Last recorded87,647 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane Scenic69,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 YON
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 87,647 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm/perished on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 87,647 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm/perished on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 82,676 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 82,676 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Oil leak ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 77,251 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside front tyre wearing close to cords on inner edge

Fail 9 Aug 2016 77,251 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside front tyre wearing close to cords on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2015 72,216 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s/f wheel minor bind

Fail 11 Aug 2015 71,943 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s/f wheel minor bind

Pass 4 Aug 2014 66,973 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 61,971 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 55,511 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

engine check light on

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front headlight aim on lower limit

Fail 26 Jul 2012 55,511 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

engine check light on

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front headlight aim on lower limit

Pass 19 Aug 2011 48,199 miles

brake fluid low

brake pads getting down

slight play in front bottom ball joints

Fail 18 Aug 2011 48,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

brake fluid low

brake pads getting down

nsf tyre low on inner edge

slight play in front bottom ball joints

Pass 21 Aug 2010 40,654 miles

both wiper blades starting to spit on ends

Fail 21 Aug 2010 40,654 miles

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

both wiper blades starting to spit on ends

Pass 18 Aug 2009 35,883 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 35,861 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 30,717 miles

engine management light on

Pass 13 Aug 2007 25,436 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 19,910 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 YON is a 2003 Renault Megane Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YON, 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 YON is a 2003 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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