2003 · 21 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2003 Renault Megane Scenic MOT pass rate and common faults

667 MOT tests in 2024. 55.3% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time55.3%
Failed or needed repairs44.7%
Typical mileage at test100,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 667 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.1%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.8%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.5%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.5%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    36 marked dangerous
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.3%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.8%
  9. Position lamp: adversely affected by the operation of another lamp2.8%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    20 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics30.6%
  2. Brakes27.3%
  3. Suspension17.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.7%
  5. Tyres10.9%
  6. Body & chassis10.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks9.1%
  8. Steering7.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened26.1%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure18.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.8%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2003 Renault Megane Scenic?

In 2024, 55.3% of 2003 Renault Megane Scenic cars passed their MOT first time, across 667 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Renault Megane Scenic?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2003 Renault Megane Scenic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).