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AK53 TGY

2003 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,328 mi
Last recorded103,328 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 TGY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 103,328 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

rear brake pads low.

Fail 23 Jun 2015 103,316 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

rear brake pads low.

Pass 31 Oct 2013 86,534 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 86,534 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 76,554 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 15 Dec 2012 76,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside 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 15 Dec 2011 67,501 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 67,482 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine management light on.

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 62,722 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 56,938 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 56,623 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 47,696 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007
Pass 18 Oct 2006 31,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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 TGY is a 2003 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol 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 TGY, 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 TGY registered?

AK53 TGY is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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