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AK53 KTP

2003 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,389 mi
Last recorded139,389 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 KTP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2015 139,389 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 128,533 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front top strut mount notchy during lock to lock check

Passenger air bag off

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 128,533 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front top strut mount notchy during lock to lock check

Passenger air bag off

Pass 1 Jul 2013 116,968 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

Fail 14 Jul 2012 107,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Pass 14 Jul 2012 107,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Pass 13 Jul 2011 102,633 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 102,564 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2010 90,081 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 90,056 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 79,460 miles

Front And rear brake discs corroding

Pass 24 Sep 2008 69,748 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 54,867 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 41,425 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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AK53 KTP is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AK53 KTP, 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 KTP is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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