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AP52 DNJ

2003 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

120,080 mi
Last recorded120,080 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 DNJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 120,080 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 120,080 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 119,046 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 119,046 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 117,868 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 117,868 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 112,239 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 112,239 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 105,720 miles

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

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

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

Rear cross moister bar broken away/corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2018 105,700 miles

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)

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

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

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

Rear cross moister bar broken away/corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2018 105,678 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded centre rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edges but tread on 3.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 21 Dec 2016 98,038 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 98,038 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 91,325 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 91,325 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 86,220 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 86,220 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 81,107 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 75,777 miles

FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS WORN LOWER THAN OUTER (VISIBLE) PADS.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 69,847 miles

FRONT Inner PADS APPROX 4-5mm.

REAR PADS 8mm.

Fail 12 Jan 2012 69,847 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

FRONT Inner PADS APPROX 4-5mm.

REAR PADS 8mm.

Fail 29 Dec 2010 65,170 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 65,170 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 59,934 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

spare wheel fitted n/s/r

Pass 14 Jan 2009 54,383 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut deep enough to reach ply, but is not in excess of requirements in length.

Pass 28 Dec 2007 47,282 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 40,155 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 31,477 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 DNJ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 DNJ, 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 DNJ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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