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AD03 ZBZ

2003 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,138 mi
Last recorded101,138 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ZBZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 101,138 miles

front windscreen chip mark pass and advice

Fail 13 Feb 2019 101,138 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front windscreen chip mark pass and advice

Pass 15 Feb 2018 93,280 miles

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

Fail 15 Feb 2018 93,279 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Feb 2017 87,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *ON 1.6MM* (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 87,873 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *ON 1.6MM* (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 85,493 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 83,675 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

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

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE IS STARTING TO FADE AT TIME OF TEST

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F WHEEL RIM ON INNER SIDE OF RIM BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 1 Apr 2015 83,675 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

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

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

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

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE IS STARTING TO FADE AT TIME OF TEST

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F WHEEL RIM ON INNER SIDE OF RIM BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 18 Mar 2014 80,962 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE IS STARTING TO FADE

SURFACE RUST IS STARTING ON N/S/R & O/S/R ON INNER SIDE OF BRAKE DISCS

Fail 18 Mar 2014 80,962 miles

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE IS STARTING TO FADE

SURFACE RUST IS STARTING ON N/S/R & O/S/R ON INNER SIDE OF BRAKE DISCS

Pass 22 Feb 2013 75,451 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 71,042 miles

rear brake discs worn and pads low

Fail 11 Feb 2012 71,042 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs worn and pads low

Pass 22 Feb 2011 64,824 miles

front fog lamps inoperative

Fail 22 Feb 2011 64,824 miles

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

front fog lamps inoperative

Pass 3 Mar 2010 57,891 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 57,891 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 50,651 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 50,651 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 43,340 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 43,340 miles

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

Offside Front 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 26 Mar 2007 35,551 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 27,137 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 ZBZ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ZBZ, 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 ZBZ registered?

AD03 ZBZ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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