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AP53 AEM

2003 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,030 mi
Last recorded81,030 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 AEM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 81,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 75,503 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 75,503 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 64,430 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 64,427 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake judder present front & rear ............

front discs.................

Pass 10 Dec 2012 59,956 miles

drive shaft U joint wearing

exhaust not blowing but has a baffle problem inside of exhaust

pads wearing all way around

Fail 4 Dec 2012 59,952 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

drive shaft U joint wearing

pads wearing all way around

Pass 16 Aug 2011 47,828 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front wipers poor ...Slight play in both rack ends..FRont tyres wearing on inner edges...Headlight aims just in o/s on lower limit and n/s on upper limit

Pass 6 Aug 2010 40,557 miles

both streeing rack ends have a substantial amount of play

brake discs are becoming worn on the front and rear

Fail 2 Aug 2010 40,482 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both streeing rack ends have a substantial amount of play

brake discs are becoming worn on the front and rear

Pass 27 Jul 2009 33,403 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 33,388 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 25,234 miles

steering rack has slight play in both track rods

Pass 29 Oct 2007 20,098 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 20,098 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 13,947 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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AP53 AEM is a 2003 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AEM, 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 AEM is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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