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AO53 EKL

2003 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,387 mi
Last recorded125,387 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 EKL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 125,387 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 120,643 miles

Both front tyres on 2.5mm and bald on inner edges

Engine light on

Front Brake discs rusty

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

Play in steering rack inner joints

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 3 Aug 2015 120,524 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

belt noise

both front tyre 2.5mm and worn bald on inner edge

engine managemnet light on

front brake discs rusty

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

stone chip in winscreen

Pass 21 Jul 2014 117,027 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2014 117,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 108,371 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 108,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 92,562 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 79,574 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 79,558 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 78,731 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 70,457 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 63,824 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 47,771 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 47,771 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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AO53 EKL is a 2003 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AO53 EKL, 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 EKL is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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