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BF53 NDV

2003 Renault Megane Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,682 mi
Last recorded59,682 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane Scenic69,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 NDV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 59,682 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 59,667 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 48,795 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty contacts in switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 44,007 miles

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

offside front seat belt starting to fray

Fail 30 Aug 2017 44,007 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front seat belt starting to fray

Pass 27 Aug 2016 42,270 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both side front (2.4.G.2)

NearSide front wheel slightly grabbing

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 40,703 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 37,813 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 37,813 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 34,547 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 34,547 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 32,302 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 30,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2010 23,849 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)

possible tracking issue due to abnormal wear

Fail 14 Jul 2010 23,849 miles

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

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

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)

possible tracking issue due to abnormal wear

Pass 30 Jul 2009 16,501 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 15,266 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 15,266 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 9,578 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 5,019 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 9,107 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 8,362 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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BF53 NDV is a 2003 Renault Megane Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BF53 NDV, 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 BF53 NDV registered?

BF53 NDV is a 2003 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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