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AO53 UUM

2003 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,129 mi
Last recorded91,129 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 UUM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 91,129 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear and NSR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlight lense slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Jan 2020 91,129 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear and NSR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlight lense slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2019 89,627 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 87,657 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 84,280 miles

front discs corroding

Fail 30 Dec 2016 84,262 miles

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

front discs corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2015 82,468 miles

mil light on dash

rear brake pipe corroded

rear silencer blowing

front brakes poor condition

Fail 21 Jul 2015 82,467 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brakes poor condition

mil light on dash

rear brake pipe corroded

rear silencer blowing

Pass 13 Oct 2014 74,818 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 74,723 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 66,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 66,567 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 58,037 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 49,819 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 49,819 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 44,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 44,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 38,802 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 32,830 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 32,830 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 24,220 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 20,101 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 UUM is a 2003 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UUM, 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 UUM registered?

AO53 UUM is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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