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AP53 AWU

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,440 mi
Last recorded99,440 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 AWU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 99,440 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust mount rubbers getting weak.

Pass 1 Apr 2017 93,917 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Apr 2017 93,917 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 89,807 miles

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

previous welding repairs

Fail 14 Apr 2016 89,807 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 82,105 miles

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front steering rack control arms have slight play

front brake pads look too big for discs

gearbox stabilizer mount has slight play

offside rear outer cill has been modified

Pass 12 Feb 2014 73,942 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 73,942 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 69,390 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 62,593 miles

damage to offside front wing.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 52,541 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 52,541 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 48,495 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)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 48,490 miles

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

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

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 11 Mar 2009 43,196 miles

manufacturers lower engine cover installed limiting inspection to certain components.

n/s/f roadspring. plastic insulator not correctly seated.

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f track control arm inner ball joints.

Fail 11 Mar 2009 43,196 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

manufacturers lower engine cover installed limiting inspection to certain components.

n/s/f roadspring. plastic insulator not correctly seated.

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f track control arm inner ball joints.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 38,248 miles

n/s/r seatbelt not tested due to child seat fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2008 38,248 miles

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

n/s/r seatbelt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2007 31,413 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 31,413 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 28,014 miles

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

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

undertray fitted restricting view of testable componments

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 AWU is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AWU, 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 AP53 AWU registered?

AP53 AWU is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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