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AD03 HJZ

2003 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,168 mi
Last recorded115,168 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 HJZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 115,168 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 115,168 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 114,997 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken bottom of coil missing (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working PRS started working during test, suspect deteriorated bulb or connection (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer wall no cord clearly visible

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

play detected in steering rack inner joints

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicles internal headlamp adjuster altered to recheck headlamp aim

Pass 28 Oct 2014 111,378 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 100,261 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 100,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 90,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Oct 2012 90,333 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2011 80,083 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 80,083 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 75,016 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 75,016 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 63,647 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 63,647 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 53,238 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 53,238 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 42,408 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 42,408 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 30,437 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 30,437 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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AD03 HJZ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD03 HJZ, 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 AD03 HJZ registered?

AD03 HJZ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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