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AD03 HSE

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,561 mi
Last recorded99,561 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 HSE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 99,561 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 98,196 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 93,157 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front play in both steering arms(replacement needed)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play on limit (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 86,862 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 85,466 miles

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

advise play in steering rack

rear brake discs rusted

Fail 6 May 2016 85,466 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise play in steering rack

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 21 May 2015 82,594 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 May 2015 82,594 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 May 2014 78,954 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside wiper slightly split

Pass 28 May 2014 78,954 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside wiper slightly split

Pass 16 May 2013 76,190 miles

both offside tyres approaching wear limit

recommend nearside front cv gaiter clip be replaced

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 May 2012 73,017 miles

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

nearside rear tyre split on sidewall

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 May 2012 73,017 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre split on sidewall

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 May 2011 68,835 miles

offside constant velocity joint gaiter clip was off have put temporary tie on it recommend clip be renewed

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 May 2010 64,741 miles

slight freeplay in steering rack

Pass 1 Jun 2009 60,578 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 54,681 miles

very slight movement to o/s & n/s steering inner tie rods joints

Fail 11 Dec 2007 52,250 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 52,250 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2005 33,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 33,282 miles

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 HSE is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AD03 HSE, 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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AD03 HSE is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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