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AJ03 KBU

2003 Renault Megane Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,618 mi
Last recorded132,618 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane Scenic69,372 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 KBU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 132,618 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 120,104 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 120,104 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 111,097 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 94,892 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)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front wipers and washers

Fail 4 Jun 2010 94,892 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front wipers and washers

Pass 8 Jun 2009 74,412 miles

FRONT BRAKES VERY WORN

n/s/r brake disc worn

o/s/r brake disc worn

Fail 5 Jun 2009 74,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

FRONT BRAKES VERY WORN

O/S/F TYRE 2mm

n/s/r brake disc worn

o/s/r brake disc worn

Pass 28 May 2008 56,103 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 56,103 miles

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)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 40,348 miles

n/s/r tyre 3-4mm

Pass 9 Jun 2006 24,244 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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AJ03 KBU is a 2003 Renault Megane Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AJ03 KBU, 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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AJ03 KBU is a 2003 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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