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AP03 BRF

2003 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,743 mi
Last recorded159,743 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 BRF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2013 159,743 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 150,488 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 143,354 miles

both rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2010 136,453 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both rear brake discs surfaces corroded worn

Fail 5 Jul 2010 136,453 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both front and rear brake disc surfaces corroded worn

Pass 8 Jul 2009 132,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 132,896 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 128,563 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs corroded.

Fail 9 Jul 2008 128,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 2 Jun 2007 112,086 miles

o/s/f cv gaitor clip opening up

Pass 27 May 2006 82,766 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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AP03 BRF is a 2003 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AP03 BRF, 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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AP03 BRF is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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