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AO53 FBL

2003 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,353 mi
Last recorded157,353 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 FBL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 157,353 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 142,678 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 128,057 miles

2x rear child seats fitted

front anti roll bar bush has slight play o/s

front to rear brake pipe slightly rusty

Fail 22 Jun 2013 128,057 miles

2x rear child seats fitted

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

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

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

front anti roll bar bush has slight play o/s

front to rear brake pipe slightly rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2012 114,349 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 99,622 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 99,577 miles

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

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

front wishbone has slight play in n/s outer bush

Pass 21 Jun 2010 85,014 miles

o/s/r tyre is cutting out on inside of tread

Fail 19 Jun 2010 85,014 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre is cutting out on inside of tread

Pass 20 Jun 2009 71,418 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 57,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jun 2008 57,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2007 37,080 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 29,653 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 29,653 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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AO53 FBL is a 2003 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AO53 FBL, 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 FBL is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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