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AV53 EFP

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,804 mi
Last recorded100,804 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 EFP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 100,804 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 100,804 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 92,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2011 81,480 miles

both steering rack drum sticks have slight play

exhaust rubbers are starting to sag

near side rear tyre has small cut on side wall

Pass 25 Aug 2010 70,223 miles

both front wiper blades split

n/s front strut top bearing noisy

o/s and n/s rear brakes binding slightly

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 25 Aug 2010 70,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front wiper blades split

n/s front strut top bearing noisy

o/s and n/s rear brakes binding slightly

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2009 51,889 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 51,889 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,719 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 31,719 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 17,134 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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AV53 EFP is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EFP, 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 AV53 EFP registered?

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

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