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AP03 BUE

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,719 mi
Last recorded114,719 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 BUE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 114,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Fail 3 Sep 2020 114,706 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Pass 4 Sep 2019 112,286 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall perished

headlamp beam patterns becoming poor

Pass 7 Sep 2018 108,950 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 108,949 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2017 106,489 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack

Fail 22 Aug 2017 106,489 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack

Pass 22 Jun 2016 63,493 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 63,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 59,745 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 59,745 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 56,538 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers smeer

Pass 19 Jun 2013 53,517 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 51,642 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 49,518 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 47,424 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre has cut to tread not down to cords

n/s/r tyre has something rolling about inside tyre

o/s/f tyre has small cut to tread

Pass 29 Jun 2009 44,961 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 39,116 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 35,467 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 26,746 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 BUE is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BUE, 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 AP03 BUE registered?

AP03 BUE is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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