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AO53 KNM

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

115,089 mi
Last recorded115,089 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 KNM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2017 115,089 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Excessive play inner rack joints (2.2.A.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body panel damage

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 6 Sep 2016 103,684 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 103,684 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 95,019 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 31 Jul 2015 94,852 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 88,222 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 88,222 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 85,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front suspension top mount slight seizing

Pass 6 Aug 2012 79,434 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 79,434 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 72,915 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 72,915 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both washer jets partially blocked

Pass 2 Oct 2010 67,479 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 58,489 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 49,640 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 40,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 40,184 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 29,022 miles

rear registration plate just seperating from backing.

Fail 13 Sep 2006 29,022 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear registration plate just seperating from backing.

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 KNM is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KNM, 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 KNM registered?

AO53 KNM is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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