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AO53 EHH

2003 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,087 mi
Last recorded145,087 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 EHH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 145,087 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs inner faces slightly deteriated

slight condensation in both headlights

upper stop light in/op

Fail 25 Nov 2014 145,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs inner faces slightly deteriated

slight condensation in both headlights

upper stop light in/op

Pass 23 Oct 2013 139,533 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f top strut bearing slightly notchy

o/s/r tyre at 3mm

Fail 22 Oct 2013 139,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f top strut bearing slightly notchy

o/s/r tyre at 3mm

Pass 15 Nov 2012 134,913 miles

Air-bag light on

All tyres on vehicle nearing legal limit (2mm of tread left)

Both front brake discs corroded

N/s/r door handle loose but functions

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/s/f tyre bald on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 134,908 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Air-bag light on

All tyres on vehicle nearing legal limit (2mm of tread left)

Both front brake discs corroded

N/s/r door handle loose but functions

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/s/f tyre bald on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 127,170 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2011 127,170 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2010 109,987 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 109,986 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 90,429 miles

centre caps fitted

engine under cover fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2008 71,728 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 52,497 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 32,873 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 32,873 miles

Nearside 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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AO53 EHH is a 2003 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AO53 EHH, 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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AO53 EHH is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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