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AU53 UFE

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,706 mi
Last recorded100,706 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 UFE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 100,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2018 100,611 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 94,496 miles

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

nearside steering rack end has play

Fail 18 Sep 2017 94,355 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

nearside steering rack end has play

Pass 12 Sep 2016 82,542 miles

Front brake discs corroded/worn

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded/worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 71,715 miles

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

Nearside inner steering arm has slight play

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2015 71,576 miles

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

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

Nearside inner steering arm has slight play

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 63,947 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2014 63,942 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 60,781 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit and perished

Fail 11 Sep 2013 60,781 miles

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

both front tyres close to legal limit and perished

Pass 15 Sep 2012 57,046 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 55,082 miles

Airbag light on

Rear discs corroded

Slight play in N/S/F drumstick

Fail 9 Sep 2010 54,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 54,258 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 51,264 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 51,264 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 47,631 miles

on the lock to lock inspection, there was a noise fronm front coil springs. No excess movement could be detected and no fault found

Fail 29 Aug 2007 43,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 43,306 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 34,684 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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AU53 UFE is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AU53 UFE, 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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AU53 UFE is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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