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AO51 ZYC

2001 Renault Megane Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

81,325 mi
Last recorded81,325 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane Scenic78,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 ZYC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 81,325 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 76,834 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 76,834 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 76,828 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 78,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 78,261 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 64,661 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear worn & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hazard switch faulty

Fail 9 Sep 2022 64,661 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside & offside lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside & offside lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear worn & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant at minimum level

hazard switch faulty

Pass 15 Sep 2021 63,845 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear worn & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

The exhaust system is corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2021 63,845 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

The exhaust system is corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear worn & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 63,070 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened x2 metal bracket/stabilizing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads look low

engine and underbody covers fitted

front seat belts slow to retract

Pass 12 Sep 2019 62,554 miles

Nearside Front seatblet slow to return

Offside Front drivers seat belt slow to return

Fail 12 Sep 2019 62,554 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front seatblet slow to return

Offside Front drivers seat belt slow to return

Pass 11 Sep 2018 61,046 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 59,828 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 58,597 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 58,597 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps fitted a LLB239 Festoon bulb (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 57,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 55,283 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 53,167 miles

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

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

front disc little corroded on inner face plus front pads look low

Pass 4 Oct 2012 51,425 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 51,425 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 49,358 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 7 Oct 2010 46,993 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake discs rust on edges

n\s wiper blade split

Pass 7 Oct 2010 46,993 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake discs rust on edges

n\s wiper blade split

Pass 30 Sep 2009 44,413 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

noise from fanbelt area

Fail 29 Sep 2009 44,413 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

noise from fanbelt area

Pass 10 Oct 2008 39,608 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 39,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

centre stop light not work

Pass 11 Oct 2007 35,372 miles

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 11 Oct 2007 35,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 10 Oct 2006 32,484 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 32,484 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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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AO51 ZYC is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 78,920 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 AO51 ZYC, 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 25 years old, this Renault Megane Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO51 ZYC is a 2001 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 13 October 2001.

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