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AV53 EFM

2003 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,001 mi
Last recorded115,001 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 EFM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 115,001 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 111,494 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 111,494 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 111,355 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside and nearside steering arms have play at their fixings

Rear brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorating

Pass 21 Jul 2016 106,496 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 100,958 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 100,956 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 95,952 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 95,925 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 87,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing inner edge

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

centre & rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2013 87,723 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

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

centre & rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2012 83,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake discs worn, corroded and pitted

front wiper blades smear slightly

front wiper blades splitting

slight play in both front steering arms

upper and lower engine covers fitted

wheel studs not checked, covers fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2012 83,947 miles

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

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake discs worn, corroded and pitted

front wiper blades smear slightly

front wiper blades splitting

slight play in both front steering arms

upper and lower engine covers fitted

wheel studs not checked, covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2011 73,209 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 73,209 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 66,739 miles

offside fronttyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2009 56,837 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 46,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear brakes are slightly binding

Pass 30 Oct 2007 38,277 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 28,665 miles

rear no plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 29 Sep 2006 28,665 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear no plate starting to deteriorate.

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 EFM is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AV53 EFM, 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 EFM is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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