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AD03 ZBY

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,557 mi
Last recorded102,557 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ZBY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 102,557 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on - passenger airbag switched off at time of test

Pass 1 Sep 2012 97,077 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 97,077 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 90,912 miles

Airbag warning light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside inner track rod balljoint slight play

Offside inner track rod balljoint slight play

Fail 22 Aug 2011 90,912 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Airbag warning light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside inner track rod balljoint slight play

Offside inner track rod balljoint slight play

Pass 27 Aug 2010 83,426 miles

Rear washer provides insufficient fluid to the rear screen

Fail 18 Aug 2010 83,395 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear washer provides insufficient fluid to the rear screen

Pass 17 Aug 2009 78,911 miles

Both front tyres have low tread - 2mm (205/55/16 H)

Nearside rear tyre has two nails in the tread

Offside front tyre has a nail in the tread

Fail 17 Aug 2009 78,911 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both front tyres have low tread - 2mm (205/55/16 H)

Nearside rear tyre has two nails in the tread

Offside front tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 22 Jul 2008 70,390 miles

Front number plate discoloured

Offside rear and both front tyres low

Rear brake pads low

Steering rack slight play

Fail 22 Jul 2008 70,390 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front number plate discoloured

Offside rear and both front tyres low

Rear brake pads low

Steering rack slight play

Pass 4 Sep 2007 58,806 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

slight play in n/s/f trackrod

slight play in o/s/f track rod

Pass 16 Aug 2006 32,142 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 ZBY is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZBY, 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 ZBY registered?

AD03 ZBY is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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