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AU53 YVX

2003 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

102,057 mi
Last recorded102,057 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YVX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 102,057 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight play in steering wheel (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2019

Central Exhaust system insecure center exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 96,450 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 96,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 86,270 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 86,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 75,871 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 75,871 miles

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 65,694 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 57,613 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 57,613 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 47,413 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 47,413 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 45,419 miles

n/s/f tyre inner edge slightly worn

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 29 Sep 2010 41,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre Close To Legal Limit On Both Outside And Inside Edges

Offside Tyre Wearing Out On Inside Edge

Fail 28 Sep 2010 41,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre Close To Legal Limit On Both Outside And Inside Edges

Offside Tyre Wearing Out On Inside Edge

Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,115 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 38,115 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 35,630 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 34,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 29,981 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 29,981 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 26,070 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 YVX is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AU53 YVX, 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 YVX is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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