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AX53 CWU

2003 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,425 mi
Last recorded98,425 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 CWU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 98,425 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 93,382 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 93,381 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, front section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement appears noisey when turned (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 85,535 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 85,535 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 79,127 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 17 Aug 2016 78,934 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 73,864 miles

air bag warning light on

Fail 24 Aug 2015 73,864 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag warning light on

Fail 17 Aug 2015 73,788 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 69,058 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

enginemanagement light on

slight play in steering rack

air bag light on

Fail 5 Sep 2014 69,058 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

enginemanagement light on

slight play in steering rack

air bag light on

Pass 6 Sep 2013 64,794 miles

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)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 64,794 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 60,475 miles

Air bag warning lamp on.

Fail 4 Oct 2012 60,462 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Air bag warning lamp on.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 51,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

battery cover insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2010 46,209 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 46,209 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

front discs worn

rear discs scoured

Pass 22 Sep 2009 40,455 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 32,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2007 25,063 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 17,338 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 17,338 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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AX53 CWU is a 2003 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AX53 CWU, 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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AX53 CWU is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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