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AV03 DXM

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,502 mi
Last recorded118,502 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 DXM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 118,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes in front of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 107,143 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Nov 2016 107,139 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 96,263 miles

Both steering rack inner rack ends have play in their ball joints

Pass 24 Nov 2014 85,381 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 85,209 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 77,577 miles

slight play in inner steering rack ball joints

Fail 3 Dec 2012 71,067 miles

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

all seat belts are slow to retract

Pass 3 Dec 2012 71,067 miles

all seat belts are slow to retract

Pass 5 Dec 2011 64,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 58,590 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 55,102 miles

All 4 seat belts slow retracting

Corrosion on front and rear brake discs

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 55,102 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

All 4 seat belts slow retracting

Corrosion on front and rear brake discs

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 53,165 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 44,023 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 41,581 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 41,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 36,750 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 36,740 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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AV03 DXM is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AV03 DXM, 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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AV03 DXM is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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