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AK53 KSZ

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,162 mi
Last recorded122,162 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 KSZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 122,162 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 122,068 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mount broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 115,338 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 106,121 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 90,114 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 73,061 miles

Both sides front tyres scrubed on outer tread edges

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 73,061 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Both sides front tyres scrubed on outer tread edges

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

SERVICE DUE "change oil soon & spanner symbol" in display

Pass 16 Jul 2012 64,979 miles

Both sides rear wheels stiff to turn by hand

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

SERVICE DUE "change oil soon " in display

Pass 13 Jul 2011 57,813 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 57,813 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 50,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 39,937 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 25,748 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 18,328 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 18,328 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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 KSZ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KSZ, 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 AK53 KSZ registered?

AK53 KSZ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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