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AP03 OER

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,163 mi
Last recorded103,163 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 OER
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 103,163 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear mounting broken

Pass 28 May 2019 97,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 90,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 87,914 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 84,999 miles

corrosion to longitudinal metal brake pipes

front brake discs pitted

offside rear coil spring corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2016 84,999 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre/rear mounts snapped (7.1.1)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion to longitudinal metal brake pipes

front brake discs pitted

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2015 82,854 miles

advise strong intermitant fault on brake lights requires inspection/repair

centre brake light not working

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn and pitted

rear coil springs badly corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2015 82,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

advise strong intermitant fault on brake lights requires inspection/repair

centre brake light not working

cv grease all round both front hubs and suspension components

front brake discs worn

nearside outer cv joint worn

rear brake discs worn and pitted

rear coil springs badly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2014 79,075 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 79,075 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2013 74,134 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 69,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front top strut mounts noisy

wet test!!!

Pass 26 Feb 2011 65,604 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs lipped

front top shock mount bearings notchey

Pass 15 Feb 2010 61,721 miles

Advise centre brake light inop

Advise near side front tyre on legal limit

Advise under tray fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2010 61,649 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Advise centre brake light inop

Advise near side front tyre on legal limit

Advise under tray fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2009 56,525 miles

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST ABOVE LIMIT AND BADLY WORN ON EDGES RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

ADVISE STRONG OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST ABOVE LIMIT AND BADLY WORN ON EDGES RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing inspection

rear brakes binding require inspection/repair

Pass 3 Jan 2008 50,186 miles

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR BRAKES BINDIND REQUIRE INSPECTION/REPAIR

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

battery cover insicure

front brake discs badly worn

rear brake discs badly worn

windscreen damaged zone b below 40mm

Pass 27 Dec 2006 44,775 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 OER is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OER, 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 OER is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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