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AD03 HMU

2003 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,955 mi
Last recorded112,955 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 112,955 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded.

Offside front tyre, slight cracking.

Rear brake discs worn, offside rear heavily corroded/pitted.

Service brake performance just met requirements.

Slight play/wear in steering rack offside & nearside.

Fail 14 Jun 2017 112,955 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded.

Offside front tyre, slight cracking.

Rear brake discs worn, offside rear heavily corroded/pitted.

Service brake performance just met requirements.

Slight play/wear in steering rack offside & nearside.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 110,232 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded.

Slight play/wear in steering rack offside & nearside front.

Fail 13 Jun 2016 110,232 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded.

Slight play/wear in steering rack offside & nearside front.

Pass 30 Jun 2015 108,128 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 108,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2014 101,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 101,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 89,136 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 89,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 76,635 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 65,539 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 54,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 54,991 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 42,503 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 31,513 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 25,625 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 21,012 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 21,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 HMU is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 HMU, 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 HMU registered?

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

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