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AP52 DPE

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

111,955 mi
Last recorded111,955 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 DPE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 111,955 miles

1. Damage to windscreen not in drivers view of the road at time of test.

2. Slight play in offside of steering rack. 3. Slight damage to front number plate. 4. One front to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

Fail 15 Aug 2017 111,933 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

1. Damage to windscreen not in drivers view of the road at time of test.

2. Slight play in offside of steering rack. 3. Slight damage to front number plate. 4. One front to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

Pass 25 Jul 2016 106,078 miles

Centre Exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 105,993 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 104,980 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mount broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle rear boot (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

front number plate has slight damage

nearside inner wheel arch cover damaged

small chips in windscreen

Fail 6 Apr 2016 104,174 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 96,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

seat belts slow to retract

Fail 26 Mar 2015 96,492 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

seat belts slow to retract

Pass 28 Mar 2014 89,833 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 89,833 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 81,911 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 81,905 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. Windscreen damaged. 2. Nearside wiper blade starting to splir. 3. Front brake pads wearing low. 4. Offside rear tyre wearing low.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 72,835 miles

1/ front and rear brake discs becoming worn

Fail 7 Mar 2012 72,828 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

1/ front and rear brake discs becoming worn

Pass 10 Mar 2011 61,988 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 61,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 50,125 miles

n/s rear tyre near legal limits.

Fail 9 Mar 2010 50,125 miles

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

n/s rear tyre near legal limits.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,025 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 33,660 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 33,660 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 27,613 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 27,613 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 DPE is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 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 DPE, 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 DPE is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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