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AO53 OSP

2003 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,403 mi
Last recorded88,403 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 OSP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 88,403 miles

Drivers window faulty

Nearside exhaust rubber deteiorated

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 85,247 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 85,247 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 76,011 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

play in track rod inner knuckle joints

rear brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

Fail 10 Sep 2015 76,010 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

play in track rod inner knuckle joints

rear brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

Pass 17 Sep 2014 67,798 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 67,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 58,947 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 52,016 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air-bag light on

n/s/r tyre cracking on shoulders

Fail 30 Aug 2012 52,015 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air-bag light on

n/s/r tyre cracking on shoulders

Pass 31 Aug 2011 46,359 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 46,356 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 41,377 miles

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

OSR park brake lever not fully returning

Fail 31 Aug 2010 41,377 miles

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

OSR park brake lever not fully returning

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,180 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 29,571 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 29,571 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 24,277 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 20,329 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 20,329 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 OSP is a 2003 Renault Megane in Grey 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 OSP, 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 OSP registered?

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

Is AO53 OSP safe to buy?

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