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AP03 FFY

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,867 mi
Last recorded125,867 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 FFY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 125,867 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight under side corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2019 120,824 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front washer jets inoperative

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear cross tube rusty and weak (by axle)

Fail 13 Mar 2019 120,659 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front washer jets inoperative

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear cross tube rusty and weak (by axle)

Pass 8 Mar 2018 114,198 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 114,196 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2017 106,759 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 106,663 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 100,942 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 100,942 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 96,167 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 96,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 90,837 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 85,521 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 85,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs slightly corroded and rusty

offside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2011 77,793 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 77,778 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 69,118 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 69,118 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 19 Jun 2009 61,479 miles

NEARSIDE MIRROR IMAGE POOR [GLASS CRACKED].

Fail 17 Jun 2009 61,415 miles

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

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

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

NEARSIDE MIRROR IMAGE POOR [GLASS CRACKED].

Pass 29 May 2008 51,418 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 51,313 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 42,281 miles

wiper blades have split ends

Pass 20 Jun 2006 31,072 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 FFY is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FFY, 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 FFY is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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