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AP03 ZHL

2003 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,826 mi
Last recorded113,826 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 ZHL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 113,826 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

rear brake pads appear low

rear lateral anti vibration bar heavily corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2015 113,824 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

rear brake pads appear low

rear lateral anti vibration bar heavily corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2014 109,082 miles

corrosion front to rear metal brake pipes

rear cross support bar corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2014 109,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion front to rear metal brake pipes

rear cross support bar corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2013 101,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

rear cross beam heavy corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2013 101,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

rear cross beam heavy corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2012 95,312 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 95,305 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 87,008 miles

high level brake light is not working.

nearside wiper blade is split.

slight corrosion to both front brake discs.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 81,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 19 Feb 2009 76,087 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 69,932 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 51,744 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 49,617 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 49,617 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZHL is a 2003 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZHL, 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 ZHL registered?

AP03 ZHL is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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