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AM53 CFP

2003 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,906 mi
Last recorded121,906 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 CFP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 121,906 miles

engine malfunction light illuminated

Fail 3 May 2018 121,906 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine malfunction light illuminated

Fail 23 Aug 2017 121,734 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

EML illuminated

Emissions only just within MOT limits

Engine lumpy on idle

Multiple electrical faults

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 116,016 miles

EML illuminated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened only just within MOT limits (3.5.1i)

Horn repaired advise replacement asap

Location of NSF coil spring slightly misaligned

NS door mirror badly damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2016 116,015 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

EML illuminated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened only just within MOT limits (3.5.1i)

Location of NSF coil spring slightly misaligned

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 107,206 miles

Nearside non-obligatory mirror damaged

engine management light on

Fail 29 Aug 2015 107,204 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Sep 2014 95,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 95,890 miles

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

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 83,903 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 71,173 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)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 60,044 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 48,128 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)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 48,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 37,452 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 23,863 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 21,390 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 16,672 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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AM53 CFP is a 2003 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AM53 CFP, 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 AM53 CFP registered?

AM53 CFP is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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