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AV53 ESG

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

164,261 mi
Last recorded164,261 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 ESG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 164,261 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 7 Apr 2017 164,260 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2016 157,045 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 157,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

nail in offside rear tyre tread

osf tyre wearing low

Pass 1 May 2015 150,738 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 150,718 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 7 May 2014 142,731 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 142,742 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 3 May 2013 136,311 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both steering arm inner ball joints worn - reommend replacements

Pass 3 May 2013 136,311 miles

both steering arm inner ball joints worn - reommend replacements

Pass 28 Dec 2011 127,341 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

play in steering arm inner joints.

Fail 28 Dec 2011 127,431 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

play in steering arm inner joints.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 121,899 miles

tested under wet conditions

Fail 6 Jan 2011 121,862 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

tested under wet conditions

Pass 6 Jan 2010 114,800 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 114,787 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

I recommend that o/s steering arm is checked after repairs

Pass 15 Jan 2009 108,959 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 108,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 88,891 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 73,420 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack arm. †Nearside front tyre starting to wear on outside edge.

Fail 5 Dec 2006 73,135 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 ESG is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 ESG, 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 ESG registered?

AV53 ESG is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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