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AO53 VZB

2003 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,657 mi
Last recorded137,657 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VZB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 137,657 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside wiper split at ends

Pass 3 Jun 2016 123,794 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

both front inner rack joints has slight play

nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing fully inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jun 2016 123,794 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

both front inner rack joints has slight play

nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing fully inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2015 114,116 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 114,116 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 108,363 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)

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

offside and nearside front tie rod inner ball joints slightly worn

Fail 29 Apr 2014 108,363 miles

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

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

offside and nearside front tie rod inner ball joints slightly worn

Pass 15 May 2013 100,461 miles

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

Slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 15 May 2012 92,029 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 82,450 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 71,097 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 62,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 46,647 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 35,802 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 VZB is a 2003 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VZB, 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 VZB is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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