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AP53 FXR

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

104,090 mi
Last recorded104,090 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 104,090 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 104,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 86,218 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 86,218 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 74,461 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 74,394 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Nearside Upper Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 68,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2013 67,648 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery poor

Pass 17 Dec 2012 62,342 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 62,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 54,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 44,361 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 44,359 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 36,794 miles

n/s/f wiper blade starting to split at end

o/s/f brake pad becomming very low & discs becomming lipped

o/s/f outer cv boot loose & leaking slightly

rear number plate delaminating & becomming dirty

Pass 7 Nov 2008 30,063 miles

both rear tyres becoming cracked and perished on sidewalls

Fail 7 Nov 2008 30,063 miles

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

both rear tyres becoming cracked and perished on sidewalls

Pass 1 Nov 2007 23,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyre treads perishing

off side front windscreen wiper blade, ends splitting

Fail 1 Nov 2007 23,319 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyre treads perishing

off side front windscreen wiper blade, ends splitting

Pass 16 Nov 2006 17,610 miles

engine cover fitted restricting view of testable components

unable to test o/s/r adult belt due to child seat fitted

undertray fitted restricting view of testable components

Fail 16 Nov 2006 17,610 miles

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

engine cover fitted restricting view of testable components

unable to test o/s/r adult belt due to child seat fitted

undertray fitted restricting view of testable components

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 FXR is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FXR, 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 FXR registered?

AP53 FXR is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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