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AP52 DKY

2003 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

74,804 mi
Last recorded74,804 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 DKY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 74,804 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 74,779 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2017 72,222 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded mains to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides disc faces corroded particularly n/s inner face (3.5.1i)

rear brake balance just within limits,braking system may require attention

Fail 14 Feb 2017 72,222 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded mains to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides disc faces corroded particularly n/s inner face (3.5.1i)

rear brake balance just within limits,braking system may require attention

Pass 23 Mar 2016 10,717 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded mains to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake balance just within required limits

Fail 16 Mar 2016 70,650 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded mains to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake balance just within required limits

Pass 16 Mar 2015 67,971 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread pattern

Fail 16 Mar 2015 67,971 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread pattern

Pass 18 Mar 2014 64,985 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 64,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 62,077 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 62,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 59,319 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 56,866 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 56,858 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 55,182 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 55,145 miles

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 53,213 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 53,213 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 51,200 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 51,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 49,436 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 49,436 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre has small cuts.

Pass 11 Jan 2006 29,265 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AP52 DKY is a 2003 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 AP52 DKY, 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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AP52 DKY is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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