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AP53 CVG

2003 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,636 mi
Last recorded100,636 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 CVG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 100,636 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside washer inop

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

centre exhaust section rubber broken

Fail 18 Apr 2016 100,636 miles

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

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

EML illuminated

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside washer inop

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

centre exhaust section rubber broken

Pass 4 Apr 2015 94,464 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 94,464 miles

Brake pedal creeps with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 90,660 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 90,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2013 85,339 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 85,339 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 81,549 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012

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

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 15 Jun 2011 76,034 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 76,034 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 70,492 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 65,729 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 60,770 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 56,549 miles

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 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 16 Jun 2006 52,409 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 CVG is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CVG, 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 CVG is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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