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AK53 MTY

2003 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,125 mi
Last recorded118,125 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 MTY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 118,125 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

slight play in n/s/f bottom balljoint

Pass 1 Apr 2014 111,292 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 85,169 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 68,485 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 68,484 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 62,894 miles

Front disc's lipped.

slight bind on n/s/r wheel.

Fail 15 Feb 2011 62,841 miles

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

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

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

Front disc's lipped.

slight bind on n/s/r wheel.

Fail 25 Jan 2010 56,526 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 56,526 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 47,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 47,919 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 41,079 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 41,059 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 31,827 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,230 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 MTY is a 2003 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MTY, 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 MTY registered?

AK53 MTY is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is AK53 MTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 MTY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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