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AC03 GMF

2003 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,052 mi
Last recorded137,052 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 GMF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 137,052 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 137,050 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired Rotten (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 130,660 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 130,660 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 124,535 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 118,481 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 118,480 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside handbrake performance only just met reqired readings

Pass 5 Feb 2019 111,933 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 111,932 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 106,250 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 106,248 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 100,725 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 94,763 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 94,763 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 86,589 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 79,806 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 72,491 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 65,292 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 65,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 57,710 miles

cant see inner front pads

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

Fail 27 Aug 2010 56,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion to rear brake discs and both are glazed

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

Offside front lower suspension arm has play in a ball joint

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Aug 2010 56,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion to rear brake discs and both are glazed

Offside front lower suspension arm has play in a ball joint

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Feb 2009 48,486 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 45,010 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 43,424 miles

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

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

front Reg plate letter/figure likely to be misread

Pass 12 May 2006 34,402 miles

n/s front tyre on limit 1.6mm

o/s rear tyre on limit 1.6mm

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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AC03 GMF is a 2003 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 66,047 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC03 GMF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AC03 GMF registered?

AC03 GMF is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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