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AK53 MLX

2003 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,089 mi
Last recorded161,089 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 MLX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 161,089 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 156,220 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 152,686 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 152,686 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)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 148,282 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 148,282 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 148,273 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2013 148,254 miles

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

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)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

rear brake discs corroded and slightly binding

Pass 15 Oct 2012 137,310 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 137,138 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 127,212 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 112,496 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 96,847 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 96,628 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 80,017 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 64,471 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 48,230 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 MLX is a 2003 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MLX, 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 MLX registered?

AK53 MLX is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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