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AO53 HWP

2003 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,798 mi
Last recorded58,798 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 HWP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 58,798 miles

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

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 53,338 miles

slight seepage of power steering fluid from pump/pipe area.

Pass 8 Mar 2014 50,578 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front seatbelt very slow to retract

Offside rear tyre pressure low

Offside rear tyre sidewall weakened

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 50,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front seatbelt very slow to retract

Offside rear tyre pressure low

Offside rear tyre sidewall weakened

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 48,155 miles

nearside front tyre has small damage outer side wall

Fail 23 Feb 2013 48,155 miles

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

nearside front tyre has small damage outer side wall

Pass 25 Feb 2012 44,935 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 44,935 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2011 41,236 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 41,236 miles

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

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

off-side front tyre worn slightly inner edge

wheel alignment

Pass 8 Dec 2009 36,951 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 36,951 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 31,900 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 26,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Dec 2007 26,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 21,854 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 HWP is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HWP, 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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What year was AO53 HWP registered?

AO53 HWP is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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