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AO53 HTP

2003 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,385 mi
Last recorded69,385 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 HTP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 69,385 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 63,158 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 63,154 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 57,666 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 57,665 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 54,859 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 54,846 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 48,896 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 48,888 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 43,219 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 38,921 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 38,921 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 35,559 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 35,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 32,176 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 29,661 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 25,496 miles

engine cover fitted restricting view of testable components

undertray fitted restricting view of testable components

Fail 10 Jan 2007 25,489 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

engine cover fitted restricting view of testable components

o/s/r wheel has slight binding

undertray fitted restricting view of testable components

Pass 19 Sep 2006 24,540 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 HTP is a 2003 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,461cc 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 AO53 HTP, 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 HTP is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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