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AV53 ZMZ

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,884 mi
Last recorded110,884 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 110,884 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 110,621 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs sensor (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides rear (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 110,523 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component missing abs sensor (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged abs sensor (3.4.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Stop lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 106,272 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 106,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 102,041 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 102,028 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 95,608 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 95,608 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 88,829 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 88,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 76,279 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 24 Jun 2011 76,279 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 Jun 2010 65,949 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 65,919 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 51,491 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 51,491 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 43,201 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 33,780 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 33,780 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZMZ 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 50%.

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 ZMZ, 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 ZMZ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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