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AP52 HPC

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,277 mi
Last recorded94,277 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 HPC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 94,277 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag warning light on

Fail 25 Feb 2013

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag warning light on

Pass 28 Jan 2012 85,212 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 82,194 miles

Airbag light on

Fail 21 Mar 2011 82,193 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Airbag light on

Pass 3 Mar 2010 79,084 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 79,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in n/s/f track rod in rack

Pass 26 Jan 2009 72,140 miles

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

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

impact damage o/s sill

slight play n/s/f track rod

Pass 29 Jan 2008 61,303 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight play in steering rack detected at road wheel

Pass 26 Jan 2007 49,624 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 49,503 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 38,287 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (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 HPC is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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