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AP53 FXO

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,400 mi
Last recorded63,400 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 FXO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 63,400 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)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 63,400 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 46,765 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 46,763 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 46,225 miles

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

Rear brake discs rusty

Fail 14 Jul 2011 46,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 6 May 2010 44,131 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 44,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 May 2009 30,671 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 33,224 miles

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear brake disc corroded but not considered to be excessive

Pass 22 Nov 2006 25,573 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 FXO is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FXO, 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 FXO registered?

AP53 FXO is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is AP53 FXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP53 FXO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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