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AG03 DHM

2003 Renault Megan

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,190 mi
Last recorded132,190 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megan73,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 DHM
MakeRenault
ModelMegan
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 132,190 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 123,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 116,701 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 102,952 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 93,100 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 20 Sep 2011 93,100 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 83,856 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 83,846 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear disc overheated

Pass 31 Jul 2009 78,224 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 78,224 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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 73,675 miles

different size tyres fitted to vehicle with larger tyres being fitted to front of vehicle(not by original design) (front 205/55/17) (rear 205/50/17)

offside wiper blade split

Fail 5 Aug 2008 73,642 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

different size tyres fitted to vehicle with larger tyres being fitted to front of vehicle(not by original design) (front 205/55/17) (rear 205/50/17)

offside wiper blade split

Pass 7 Aug 2007 65,018 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 65,018 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2006 54,644 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megan?

Based on 2,939 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
6,350
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 153
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 66
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 65
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AG03 DHM is a 2003 Renault Megan in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Renault Megan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 73,222 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 Megan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AG03 DHM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megan typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Megan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AG03 DHM is a 2003 Renault Megan, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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