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AP03 EAX

2003 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,239 mi
Last recorded133,239 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 EAX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 133,239 miles

center exhaust mount repaired with cable ties

offside front indicator slight discoloration

Fail 2 Aug 2014 133,239 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

center exhaust mount repaired with cable ties

offside front indicator slight discoloration

Fail 29 Jul 2014 133,102 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front indicator slight discoloration

Pass 31 Jul 2013 122,619 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake

Brakes ; n/s/r disc corroded

Engine / bay covers under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Note ; o/s/f wheel arch moulding , back section missing

Suspension ; n/s/r coil spring corroded

Wheel nuts covered

Fail 30 Jul 2013 122,618 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake

Brakes ; n/s/r disc corroded

Engine / bay covers under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Note ; o/s/f wheel arch moulding , back section missing

Suspension ; n/s/r coil spring corroded

Wheel nuts covered

Pass 10 Jul 2012 113,934 miles

front brake pads worn

slight play in steering rack nearside

Pass 16 Jul 2011 107,240 miles

O/S/REAR BRAKE DISC IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 9 Jul 2010 98,918 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 98,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 83,167 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 74,276 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 60,372 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 60,372 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 46,847 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 EAX is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel 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 AP03 EAX, 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 EAX registered?

AP03 EAX is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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