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AV53 KBY

2003 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,998 mi
Last recorded124,998 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 KBY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 124,998 miles

Nearside Front slight play, inner rack end

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

horn poor

Fail 9 Oct 2015 124,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front slight play, inner rack end

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

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

horn poor

Fail 12 Sep 2014 113,578 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 113,578 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 102,916 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 102,916 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 90,558 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 90,558 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 78,564 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 68,425 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 59,572 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 49,443 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 40,619 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 21,919 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 29,906 miles

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

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 KBY is a 2003 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KBY, 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 KBY registered?

AV53 KBY is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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