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AP53 AEG

2003 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,875 mi
Last recorded99,875 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 AEG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 May 2018 99,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 86,412 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 86,408 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

1. Front brake discs becoming distorted. 2. Nearside rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

Pass 18 Apr 2016 74,351 miles

1/ o/s front tyre worn on outside edge no to cords at time of test

2. Nearside rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

3. Scratch damage to windscreen.

4. Front brake discs becoming corroded and worn.

Fail 15 Apr 2016 74,267 miles

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

1/ o/s front tyre worn on outside edge no to cords at time of test

2. Nearside rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

3. Scratch damage to windscreen.

4. Front brake discs becoming corroded and worn.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 60,756 miles

As per failure.

Fail 24 Feb 2015 60,747 miles

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

3/ n/s rear and front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 56,327 miles

As per failure

Fail 21 Feb 2014 56,241 miles

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

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

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

1. Front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded at rear.

2. Offside rear tyre becoming perished.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 49,591 miles

1. Front tyres wearing low on inside edges. 2. Slight binding on nearside rear brake. 3. Nearside door mirror loose.

Fail 18 Feb 2013 49,497 miles

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

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

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

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

1. Front tyres wearing low on inside edges. 2. Slight binding on nearside rear brake. 3. Nearside door mirror loose.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 44,835 miles

both rear brake discs becoming corroded on inside edges n/s rear tyre becoming perishe din tread both front tyres becoming perished in tread

Pass 23 Feb 2011 39,168 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 38,965 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 32,263 miles

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

both front brake discs have slight wear

front brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Feb 2010 32,263 miles

both front brake discs have slight wear

front brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Feb 2009 23,954 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 23,954 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 22,733 miles

n/s wiper blade split

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

Fail 28 Jun 2007 19,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side front wiper blade splitting at ends

rear brakes starting to bind on

rear tyres cracking/perishing in tread, and wearing thin (at 3mm)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 19,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side front wiper blade splitting at ends

rear brakes starting to bind on

rear tyres cracking/perishing in tread, and wearing thin (at 3mm)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 15,759 miles

inner face of o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs rusty

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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AP53 AEG is a 2003 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AP53 AEG, 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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AP53 AEG is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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