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AV53 ZBD

2003 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,682 mi
Last recorded141,682 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 ZBD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 141,682 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 141,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play RACK (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 126,969 miles

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

slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 19 Nov 2015 124,053 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joints

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 124,053 miles

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Centre exhaust mount deteriorating

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joints

Rear coil springs corroded

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 118,687 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre and rear exhaust rubbers deteriorating

exhaust rear box deteriorating and has a slight blow

front discs rusty

nearside front to rear brake pipe starting to rust

nearside front tyre outer side wall perishing

Fail 19 Nov 2014 118,687 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre and rear exhaust rubbers deteriorating

exhaust rear box deteriorating and has a slight blow

front discs rusty

nearside front to rear brake pipe starting to rust

nearside front tyre outer side wall perishing

Pass 15 Nov 2013 111,164 miles

front brake discs pitted and corroded.

near side inner steering rack joint has a slight play.

rear exhaust silencer has a slight blow.

Fail 13 Nov 2013 111,164 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs pitted and corroded.

near side inner steering rack joint has a slight play.

rear exhaust silencer has a slight blow.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 105,249 miles

exhaust deteriorating and minor blow

slight noise and roughness in offside front leg top mount

wear in nearside inner rack joint

Fail 14 Nov 2012 105,249 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust deteriorating and minor blow

offside rear tyre close to limit

slight noise and roughness in offside front leg top mount

wear in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 22 Nov 2011 97,141 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

off side front brake pipe starting to corrode

slight noise from off side front suspension top mount on lock to lock check

slight play in near side front steering side arm

Fail 22 Nov 2011 97,141 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

off side front brake pipe starting to corrode

slight noise from off side front suspension top mount on lock to lock check

slight play in near side front steering side arm

Fail 2 Nov 2010 71,226 miles

Both front tyres on limit

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

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2010 71,226 miles

Both front tyres on limit

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2009 64,412 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 64,412 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 57,264 miles

slight leak of exhaust gases from rear section

Pass 30 Oct 2007 50,503 miles

minor leak of exhaust gasses from rea section

Pass 22 Nov 2006 43,867 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 43,867 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all four tyre treads getting low

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 ZBD is a 2003 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZBD, 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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AV53 ZBD is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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