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AK53 NZF

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,691 mi
Last recorded95,691 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 95,691 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint to excess (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 95,691 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint to excess (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 90,578 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 90,578 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 82,039 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 75,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

small stone chip on offside of bottom of windscreen

Fail 16 Aug 2011 75,005 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

small stone chip on offside of bottom of windscreen

Fail 9 Jun 2011 74,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight blow from exhaust center box joint

small stone chip on offside bottom of windscreen

Pass 10 Feb 2010 72,165 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 61,330 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 61,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 51,537 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 45,045 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007 45,045 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 NZF is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NZF, 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 NZF registered?

AK53 NZF is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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