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AK53 MHZ

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,345 mi
Last recorded146,345 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 MHZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 146,345 miles

both front wipers worn

nearside front tyre worn to 2/3mm

noise from offside front top mount

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

oil leak

rattle in exhaust pipe

slight movement in both front wishbone bushes

Pass 6 Nov 2015 141,599 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 141,586 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 134,834 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 126,273 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 27 Oct 2012 116,045 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 116,045 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 96,100 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 85,841 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 85,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 75,049 miles

front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2008 64,654 miles

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

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

covers fitted

suspect brake pads low

Pass 11 Sep 2007 54,424 miles

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)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 47,304 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 47,304 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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 MHZ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel 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 MHZ, 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 MHZ registered?

AK53 MHZ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AK53 MHZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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