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AU03 SFV

2003 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,517 mi
Last recorded133,517 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 SFV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 133,517 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 120,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 109,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Dec 2012 109,641 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2011 101,012 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 8 Dec 2011 101,012 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2010 91,010 miles

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 12 Oct 2010 91,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

rear discs pitted

slight bind on n/s/r brake

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 10 Sep 2010 90,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 89,381 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2008 86,637 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 May 2007 77,185 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 62,808 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 57,956 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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AU03 SFV is a 2003 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU03 SFV, 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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AU03 SFV is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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