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AP53 DWG

2003 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

98,903 mi
Last recorded98,903 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 DWG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 98,903 miles

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

both front brake disc has surface corrision on them

both rear brake disc have surface corrision on them

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 98,882 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 95,184 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 95,184 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 92,122 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2011 92,122 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 88,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 88,584 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 85,188 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 85,188 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 80,454 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the outside edges.

Child seat fitted to the offside rear position preventing the full inspection of the adult seat belt.

Fail 20 Nov 2008 80,450 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both rear tyres worn on the outside edges.

Child seat fitted to the offside rear position preventing the full inspection of the adult seat belt.

Rear brake pads starting to get thin.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 72,031 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 72,031 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2006 61,111 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine covers fitted

slight play in both front road wheels

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 DWG is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DWG, 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 DWG registered?

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

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