MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,071 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded
Oil leak
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
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
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
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
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)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FJ53 SMO safe to buy?
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