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AV53 ENL

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,363 mi
Last recorded152,363 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 ENL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 152,363 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under-tray fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2018 152,363 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb (1.8.A.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under-tray fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 127,584 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 127,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 104,874 miles

o/s/f suspension top mount noisy

Fail 12 Apr 2016 104,850 miles

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

o/s/f suspension top mount noisy

Pass 15 Apr 2015 92,152 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 75,060 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 64,287 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 58,916 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 53,402 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 49,177 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 49,164 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 43,393 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 43,393 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 37,937 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 31,368 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 25,158 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 ENL is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 ENL, 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 ENL is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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