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AJ02 BFY

2002 Renault Megane Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,604 mi
Last recorded117,604 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane Scenic74,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 BFY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 117,604 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2014 117,604 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 111,517 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear discs slightly corroded / pitted

nearside and offside front anti roll bar outer bushes slight movement

nearside and offside front lower arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 29 Apr 2013 111,517 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear discs slightly corroded / pitted

nearside and offside front anti roll bar outer bushes slight movement

nearside and offside front lower arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 30 Apr 2012 108,691 miles

** STRONG ADVISE ** front and rear brake discs corroded / pitted

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

radiator corroded and weaping

Pass 28 Apr 2011 106,952 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all 4 discs worn

Pass 28 May 2010 105,336 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 105,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2009 90,733 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 90,733 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 77,094 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 66,036 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 55,030 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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AJ02 BFY is a 2002 Renault Megane Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Renault Megane Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 74,746 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 AJ02 BFY, 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 24 years old, this Renault Megane Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ02 BFY is a 2002 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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