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AK53 ACJ

2003 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,776 mi
Last recorded93,776 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 ACJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 93,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight damage to offside front wheel

Fail 24 May 2018 93,776 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

C V joint Damaged Offside front

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight damage to offside front wheel

Pass 25 May 2017 89,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Some corrosion to exhaust clamp centre

Fail 25 May 2017 89,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Some corrosion to exhaust clamp centre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 84,045 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 76,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 May 2015 75,993 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2014 65,435 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 59,179 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 56,094 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 56,042 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 50,972 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 45,875 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 45,875 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 43,550 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 37,834 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 31,012 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 23,479 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 22,200 miles

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

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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AK53 ACJ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AK53 ACJ, 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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AK53 ACJ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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