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AO53 ZCE

2003 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,644 mi
Last recorded123,644 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 ZCE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 123,644 miles

under trey fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2015 113,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 113,233 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2014 102,652 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 94,292 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 82,536 miles

n/s and o/s steering rack worn.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 72,546 miles

Front Brake pads wearing thin.

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

Rear Brake discs in very poor condition.

Rear Brake pads onlyt making 50% contact with disc surfaces.

Fail 25 Oct 2010 72,501 miles

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

Front Brake pads wearing thin.

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

Rear Brake discs in very poor condition.

Rear Brake pads onlyt making 50% contact with disc surfaces.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 63,247 miles

rear brake discs corroded and wearing fin

Pass 3 Nov 2008 52,250 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front discs lipped

Fail 3 Nov 2008 52,250 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front discs lipped

Pass 9 Nov 2007 39,264 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 39,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 32,791 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZCE is a 2003 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZCE, 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 ZCE is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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