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AK03 OZM

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,117 mi
Last recorded106,117 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 OZM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2018 106,117 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 96,361 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside washer blocked but sufficient water to clear screen.

Fail 14 Feb 2017 96,361 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside washer blocked but sufficient water to clear screen.

Fail 10 Feb 2017 96,321 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure handbrake lever (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted rubbing on inner wing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre cut

Pass 7 Sep 2015 92,323 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 92,323 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 87,622 miles

front wipers juddering and smearing.

o/s/r tyre perished.

Fail 11 Jun 2014 87,620 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front wipers juddering and smearing.

o/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 82,895 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 77,351 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 77,350 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 66,722 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 66,721 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 57,748 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 49,177 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 41,881 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 41,881 miles

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

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

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

advise front pads low

Pass 15 Mar 2008 40,081 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 28,775 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 19,489 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AK03 OZM is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK03 OZM, 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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AK03 OZM is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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