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AV53 PZC

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,799 mi
Last recorded91,799 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 PZC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 91,799 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight grease leak (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack ends have some play/movement ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 91,775 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' bracket (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight grease leak (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack ends have some play/movement ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 88,387 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 82,492 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 82,492 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 69,741 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 54,561 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 54,550 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 53,040 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion on both front brake discs

slight cuts in both rear tyres

Fail 13 Feb 2012 53,008 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion on both front brake discs

slight cuts in both rear tyres

Pass 23 Feb 2011 51,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2010 49,678 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 49,676 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2010 46,329 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 45,241 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 45,241 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 39,136 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 39,136 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 32,330 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 24,724 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 PZC is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PZC, 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 PZC registered?

AV53 PZC is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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