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AV53 KBU

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,044 mi
Last recorded120,044 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 KBU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 120,044 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 120,044 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 115,352 miles

n/side front and o/side front tyres wearing low

n/side front inner rack joint slight play/wear

n/side outer sill and n/side rear wheel arch area slight damage

Fail 28 Nov 2017 115,352 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/side front and o/side front tyres wearing low

n/side front inner rack joint slight play/wear

n/side outer sill and n/side rear wheel arch area slight damage

Pass 8 Nov 2016 111,162 miles

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

rear brakes binding on slightly

Fail 8 Nov 2016 111,162 miles

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

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

rear brakes binding on slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2015 108,925 miles

slight play in the steering rack.

Fail 4 Nov 2015 108,925 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

slight play in the steering rack.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 105,618 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 101,950 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Nov 2012 96,060 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 88,027 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s mirror broken

Fail 10 Nov 2011 88,025 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s mirror broken

Pass 10 Nov 2010 79,020 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 79,020 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sun visor slightly insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2009 71,147 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Fail 6 Nov 2009 71,147 miles

Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 13 Nov 2008 59,822 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 59,822 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 47,133 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 36,009 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 KBU is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue 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 KBU, 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 KBU registered?

AV53 KBU is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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