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AV53 ZFR

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,933 mi
Last recorded103,933 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 ZFR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 103,933 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 103,933 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 101,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 101,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 98,075 miles

NOISE IN STEERING RACK ???

Fail 12 Jul 2017 98,075 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NOISE IN STEERING RACK ???

Pass 14 Jul 2016 94,698 miles

NOISE IN STEERING WHEN TURNING LOCK TO LOCK???

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Fail 13 Jul 2016 94,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NOISE IN STEERING WHEN TURNING LOCK TO LOCK???

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 16 Jul 2015 91,316 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 91,316 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 87,041 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 84,429 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 79,822 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rack end joint has slight play

Fail 12 Jul 2012 79,822 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rack end joint has slight play

Fail 11 Jul 2011 73,279 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 73,279 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 67,184 miles

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

front suspension top mounts noisy

Pass 10 Jul 2009 59,494 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Jul 2008 51,619 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 43,046 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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 ZFR is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc 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 ZFR, 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 ZFR is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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