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AU03 SHZ

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

105,985 mi
Last recorded105,985 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 SHZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 105,985 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 105,985 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 96,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2015

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired across rear axle (3.6.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 87,754 miles

N/S Front tyre scrubbing on outer edge

N/S rear tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 87,694 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

N/S Front tyre scrubbing on outer edge

N/S rear tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 79,712 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 79,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 69,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 69,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 63,763 miles

FRONT DISCS CORRODING BUT OK FOR TEST FRONT PADS TWO THIRDS WORN

Fail 19 Oct 2011 63,763 miles

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

FRONT DISCS CORRODING BUT OK FOR TEST FRONT PADS TWO THIRDS WORN

Pass 21 Oct 2010 60,492 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT INOP

Fail 21 Oct 2010 60,492 miles

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

AIR BAG LIGHT INOP

Pass 28 Oct 2009 56,821 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 56,785 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 52,656 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 52,656 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Oct 2008 52,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 43,239 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 33,340 miles

both rear brakes slightly tight

Pass 11 Mar 2006 26,572 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge † †o/s/r tyre at legal limits worn on outside edge

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 SHZ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AU03 SHZ, 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 SHZ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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