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AP03 CFJ

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

136,368 mi
Last recorded136,368 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 CFJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 136,368 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 136,268 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

heat sheld

off side front steering has slight play

Pass 21 Mar 2014 104,342 miles

play in offside front rack arm joint

Fail 18 Mar 2014 104,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play in offside front rack arm joint

Pass 4 Mar 2013 80,201 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 80,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 67,747 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 67,747 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 62,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Slight noise coming from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 23 Mar 2011 62,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Slight noise coming from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Mar 2010 57,213 miles

advised not clearly seen under bonnet inspection plasic covers fitted

advised offside outer side wall shows cracking

Fail 24 Mar 2010 57,213 miles

advised offside outer side wall shows cracking

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advised not clearly seen under bonnet inspection plasic covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2009 47,364 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 47,364 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 40,636 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 30,623 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 30,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front wipers splitting

nsf tyre outer sidewall is slightly perished and has minor damage

nsr brake is difficult to turn by hand

osr whl trim is loose

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 CFJ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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

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