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AV53 EBD

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,808 mi
Last recorded107,808 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 EBD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 107,808 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 98,778 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 98,778 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 89,635 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 85,579 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 80,928 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 76,587 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 76,587 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 70,305 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 70,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 64,791 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 64,791 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 60,337 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 55,082 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 49,143 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 43,821 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 43,821 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 39,031 miles

both rear brakes slight grab

Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,766 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 29,359 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 25,002 miles

o/s/r brake grabbing

Fail 22 Aug 2007 25,002 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r brake grabbing

Pass 23 Aug 2006 19,745 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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AV53 EBD is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AV53 EBD, 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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AV53 EBD is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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