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AU53 YWK

2003 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,955 mi
Last recorded96,955 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YWK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 96,955 miles

Nearside Front 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 15 Jan 2015 92,226 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 92,226 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 86,393 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 86,393 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 75,491 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear nearside and offside tyres slight splitting

Pass 9 Jan 2013 75,491 miles

rear nearside and offside tyres slight splitting

Fail 9 Jan 2012 62,996 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 62,996 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 62,291 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 62,291 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 59,702 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 59,702 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 52,113 miles

Rear disc`s in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2008 45,404 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 45,384 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 45,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 42,511 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 28,727 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 YWK is a 2003 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YWK, 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 YWK registered?

AU53 YWK is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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