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AP53 DWN

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,891 mi
Last recorded69,891 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 DWN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 69,891 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 2 Dec 2017 69,387 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front both wiper blades split

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 60,504 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 58,658 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 58,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 55,013 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Nov 2013 50,289 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 50,289 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 45,607 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 45,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 41,337 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 34,779 miles

front pads getting low advise replacement

Pass 24 Nov 2009 30,362 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 25,984 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 21,250 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 17 Nov 2006 17,706 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 DWN is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DWN, 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 DWN registered?

AP53 DWN is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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