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AO53 WTV

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,822 mi
Last recorded121,822 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 WTV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 121,822 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 121,760 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 121,595 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 110,769 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 110,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 104,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side rear tyre cracked on inner side wall

Pass 11 Mar 2011 99,090 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

some damage to off side rear sill

Pass 10 Mar 2010 90,071 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 90,071 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 71,349 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 59,408 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 38,595 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 35,569 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 35,569 miles

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

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 WTV is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WTV, 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 WTV registered?

AO53 WTV is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is AO53 WTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 WTV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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