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FJ53 SMO

2003 Renault Megane Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

145,071 mi
Last recorded145,071 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane Scenic69,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 SMO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 145,071 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 135,161 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 125,415 miles

Nearside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2018 125,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2017 108,491 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 99,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner edge scrub

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 99,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge scrub

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 93,441 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing slightly on edges

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f tyre wearing slightly on edges

Windscreen damaged (chipped) outside swept area

Fail 20 Jun 2014 84,538 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 84,538 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 75,430 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 75,429 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

o/s/r tyre has perish cracks

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2012 68,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/s/r tyre has slight perish cracks in side walls and tread

Pass 24 Jun 2011 62,139 miles

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

cracking in offside rear tyre

front discs corroded on inside

rear discs corroded and slightly worn

Fail 22 Jun 2011 62,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

cracking in offside rear tyre

front discs corroded on inside

rear discs corroded and slightly worn

Pass 4 Mar 2010 58,876 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 58,876 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 54,131 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 54,131 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,535 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 41,715 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 33,172 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FJ53 SMO is a 2003 Renault Megane Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FJ53 SMO, 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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What year was FJ53 SMO registered?

FJ53 SMO is a 2003 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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