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AO52 BUW

2003 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,997 mi
Last recorded166,997 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 BUW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 166,997 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 166,997 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play inner rack inner rod joint (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 163,475 miles

slight wear in o/s s/rack rod inner joint

Pass 3 Sep 2014 163,240 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 161,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 161,408 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 143,814 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 134,814 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 131,301 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 131,301 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 131,129 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 123,699 miles

slight play in off side front steering rack axial ball joint

Fail 10 Dec 2009 112,146 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 112,146 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 96,356 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 81,611 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 81,611 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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 6 Dec 2006 66,403 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 48,533 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 48,464 miles

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

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

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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AO52 BUW is a 2003 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO52 BUW, 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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AO52 BUW is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 January 2003.

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