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AP53 DXC

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

123,221 mi
Last recorded123,221 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 DXC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 123,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 123,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over beam (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front and rear discs worn / rusty

mid exhaust rubber worn

Pass 25 Jun 2014 100,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 93,401 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 93,306 miles

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 15 Jun 2012 90,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 88,319 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake disks corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2011 88,319 miles

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

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

rear brake disks corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2010 83,687 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 83,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brake discs worn

slight roughness in o/s/f top suspension mounting

Pass 26 Nov 2009 72,782 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 72,796 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 51,325 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 34,245 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 34,245 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 21,819 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 21,819 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 DXC is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DXC, 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 DXC registered?

AP53 DXC is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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