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AU53 WWT

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,698 mi
Last recorded108,698 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 WWT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 108,698 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded towards rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres low on edges and slight perishing

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 2 Dec 2017 108,698 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken may also need top mounting asembly (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven brake discs worn (3.7.B.2)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded towards rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres low on edges and slight perishing

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 10 May 2016 105,762 miles

Offside Front slight play steering arm

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

coolant leaking

Fail 7 May 2016 105,762 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front slight play steering arm

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

coolant leaking

Pass 18 May 2015 98,792 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 93,064 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 93,064 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 87,271 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 29 Jul 2013 87,271 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 27 Jul 2012 71,916 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 23 Jul 2012 71,916 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Jul 2011 57,489 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 57,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 52,883 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 52,883 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 45,289 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 36,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 36,463 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 25,215 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 14,336 miles

engine covers & under tray fitted

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres becomming low on edges

Fail 29 Aug 2006 14,336 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers & under tray fitted

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres becomming low on edges

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 WWT is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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