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AM53 HNK

2003 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,111 mi
Last recorded111,111 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 HNK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 111,111 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted, obscuring some components

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 111,011 miles

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

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

Engine and underside covers fitted, obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 101,112 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 101,111 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 87,149 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 87,149 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 73,644 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 73,632 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 31 Jul 2012 63,021 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 56,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

inner face of o/s/r brake disc in very poor condition

n/s wiper blade split at edges

Pass 15 Aug 2011 56,117 miles

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

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

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

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

inner face of o/s/r brake disc in very poor condition

n/s wiper blade split at edges

Pass 24 Aug 2010 47,815 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake disc rusty/pitted on inner face

Fail 24 Aug 2010 47,815 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/r brake disc rusty/pitted on inner face

Pass 20 Aug 2009 39,757 miles

F/ TYRES getting worn esp O/S/FRONT on outer edge

Pass 27 Aug 2008 32,958 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 26,056 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 18,700 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 HNK is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel 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 AM53 HNK, 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 HNK registered?

AM53 HNK is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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