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AP52 DNF

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,592 mi
Last recorded46,592 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 DNF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 46,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 46,592 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 46,516 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake disc's corroded

interior headliner falling down

n/s/f outer cv gaiter clip loose

rear brakes binding

tyres perishing and under inflated

Fail 20 Jan 2025 46,516 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake disc's corroded

interior headliner falling down

n/s/f outer cv gaiter clip loose

rear brakes binding

tyres perishing and under inflated

Pass 1 Nov 2023 46,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front window not working

Fail 31 Oct 2023 46,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp tail and fog (4.4.3 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front window not working

Pass 2 Nov 2022 46,327 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 46,322 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 46,272 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 46,272 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 46,237 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers slightly smear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

headlamp lenses foggy

Pass 25 Oct 2019 46,037 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 46,036 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 45,726 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 45,711 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 45,678 miles

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

o/s/r tyre excess perrished

Fail 26 Oct 2017 45,675 miles

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

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

Rear Panhard rod damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/r tyre excess perrished

Pass 26 Oct 2016 43,531 miles

rear suspension anti vibration bar corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2016 43,531 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

rear suspension anti vibration bar corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 42,815 miles

rear suspension vibration bar corroded

surface crackes to~o/s & n/s front ,o/s rear tyre outer walls

Fail 27 Oct 2015 42,815 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear suspension vibration bar corroded

surface crackes to~o/s & n/s front ,o/s rear tyre outer walls

Pass 9 Oct 2014 42,786 miles

battery loose clamp missing

rear anti vibration bar corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2014 42,786 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

battery loose clamp missing

inflated all tyres

rear anti vibration bar corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2013 42,325 miles

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

rear suspension anti-vibration bar corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 42,325 miles

rear suspension anti-vibration bar corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 41,060 miles

battery loose,fixing clamp missing

rear anti vibration bar corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2011 38,743 miles

n/s/f wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 5 Oct 2011 38,742 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

n/s/f wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 4 Oct 2010 38,293 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 37,614 miles

n/s/r number plate lamp came on and stayed working once tapped

Pass 29 Sep 2008 37,379 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 36,140 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 33,997 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 33,997 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 26,615 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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AP52 DNF is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DNF, 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 DNF is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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