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AO53 VZR

2003 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,129 mi
Last recorded118,129 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VZR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 118,129 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 118,128 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 114,950 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 109,474 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 104,923 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 100,026 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 95,011 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 87,886 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 79,942 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 79,940 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 71,699 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 63,546 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 56,711 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 50,526 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 44,675 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 38,610 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 27,338 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 27,338 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 VZR is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VZR, 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 VZR registered?

AO53 VZR is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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The MOT history for AO53 VZR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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