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AP52 FON

2003 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,875 mi
Last recorded136,875 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 FON
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 136,875 miles

nearside front tyre

play nearside of steering rack

Pass 28 Jan 2015 134,082 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

play steering rack

service light on

Fail 28 Jan 2015 134,082 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

play steering rack

service light on

Pass 5 Feb 2014 130,104 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal rubber is worn

panel damage

play steering rack

Fail 4 Feb 2014 130,095 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

play steering rack

Pass 21 Jan 2013

play in steering rack

washer fluid tank lid missing

wheel trim fitted offside rear only

Pass 25 Jan 2012 120,977 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres are worn to the legal limit

Fail 25 Jan 2012 120,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres are worn to the legal limit

Pass 24 Jan 2011 116,438 miles

front tyre wear uneven

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Jan 2010 112,171 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 108,298 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine undertray fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2008 98,144 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

plastic engine undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 18 Jan 2007 82,879 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake pads becomming low

horn not as loud as normal

Pass 20 Jan 2006 61,478 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 FON is a 2003 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AP52 FON, 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 AP52 FON registered?

AP52 FON is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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