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AO53 ONK

2003 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

161,140 mi
Last recorded161,140 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 ONK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 161,140 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 153,315 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 145,103 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 137,279 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 129,027 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 120,998 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 112,441 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 101,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 90,897 miles

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

Front brake discs poor

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Rear brake discs very poor

Fail 20 Jul 2011 90,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs poor

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge

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

Rear brake discs very poor

Pass 12 Jul 2010 76,197 miles

offside front top strut bearing slightly stiff

play in inner rack joints

tailgate remote unlocking system erratic

Fail 12 Jul 2010 76,197 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

offside front top strut bearing slightly stiff

play in inner rack joints

tailgate remote unlocking system erratic

Pass 14 Jul 2009 60,109 miles

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

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

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

nearside front roadwheel has been repaired

nearside wiper blade poor condition

Fail 14 Jul 2009 60,109 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nearside wiper blade poor condition

Fail 6 Jul 2009 59,769 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 44,863 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 32,418 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 32,418 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 26,792 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 ONK is a 2003 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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