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AU53 UMM

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,430 mi
Last recorded71,430 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 UMM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 71,430 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 71,430 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 63,732 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

service light on

Fail 30 Sep 2015 63,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

service light on

Pass 29 Sep 2014 56,623 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 55,337 miles

n/s/f steering rack has slight play

Pass 23 May 2013 51,700 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)

O/S/F COIL SPRING CORRODED

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 45,715 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)

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

Fail 12 May 2012 45,715 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 39,164 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 35,415 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

o/s/r tyre slightly perished side wall

Fail 21 May 2010 35,415 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

o/s/r tyre slightly perished side wall

Pass 29 May 2009 31,343 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 26,678 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 18,925 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 18,992 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

4 tyres close to legal limit & cracking around tread

Pass 27 Sep 2006 16,080 miles

all tyres perishing

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 UMM is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AU53 UMM, 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 AU53 UMM registered?

AU53 UMM is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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