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AP53 AEU

2003 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,935 mi
Last recorded137,935 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 AEU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 137,935 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jul 2017 137,935 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 125,010 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jul 2016 124,600 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 117,147 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine misfire

Fail 3 Jul 2015 117,075 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 112,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 110,468 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 110,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs corroded

n/s front tyrte worn inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2012 100,555 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 98,349 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 98,194 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 87,564 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 72,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 72,006 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 59,659 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded interia mirror insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2007 49,913 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 49,913 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 24 Nov 2006 40,364 miles

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

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 AEU is a 2003 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AEU, 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 AEU is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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