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AO53 NRV

2003 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

141,912 mi
Last recorded141,912 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 NRV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2016 141,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 132,767 miles

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

unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat being fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2014 121,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 121,125 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 111,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake light not working

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2012 100,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake lamp removed at time of test

horn low tone

offside outer sill damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2012 100,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake lamp removed at time of test

horn low tone

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2011 91,879 miles

high level brake light inop

Pass 27 Feb 2010 80,045 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 80,045 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 70,655 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

Engine undertray fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

Fail 7 May 2009 70,655 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Engine bay covers fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

Engine undertray fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 51,362 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

Engine undertray fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

Fail 29 Apr 2008 51,362 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

Engine undertray fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 2 May 2007 33,119 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

clicking noise from around lower steering shaft

clicking noise from o/s/f & n/s/f top suspension mounts when turned on a lock

front brake pads becomming low

horn sounds slightly muffled

Pass 2 May 2007 33,119 miles

clicking noise from around lower steering shaft

clicking noise from o/s/f & n/s/f top suspension mounts when turned on a lock

front brake pads becomming low

horn sounds slightly muffled

Pass 10 May 2006 13,604 miles

o/s outter sil dented/deformed

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 NRV is a 2003 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NRV, 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 NRV registered?

AO53 NRV is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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