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AO53 UUV

2003 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

134,378 mi
Last recorded134,378 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 134,378 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Oct 2016 134,378 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 131,805 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 131,805 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 127,797 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both wing mirror glasses cracked

steering lock defective

Fail 8 Oct 2014 127,797 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both wing mirror glasses cracked

steering lock defective

Pass 19 Sep 2013 120,762 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 120,643 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 106,677 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 106,677 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 91,917 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all four brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2010 79,364 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 69,762 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 69,762 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 54,556 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 54,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 44,460 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2006 32,562 miles

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

slight play in nearside part of steering rack

Pass 3 Oct 2006 32,562 miles

slight play in nearside part of steering rack

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 UUV is a 2003 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,461cc diesel 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 UUV, 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 UUV registered?

AO53 UUV is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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