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AV53 PXZ

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,932 mi
Last recorded117,932 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 117,932 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2017 111,072 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Fail 28 Oct 2017 111,072 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 104,340 miles

Nearside Front fog light lense cracked

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 96,519 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 96,519 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 90,181 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 82,267 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 71,679 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 61,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 52,807 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 43,779 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 35,802 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 26,413 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 19,154 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 PXZ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PXZ, 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 PXZ registered?

AV53 PXZ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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