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GR03 DZA

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,416 mi
Last recorded78,416 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 DZA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 78,416 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 78,416 miles

Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb not fitted correctly (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 74,460 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 74,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 73,194 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 69,190 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 69,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 64,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 56,659 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 50,618 miles

both front inner rack ends has slight play

both front tyres worn low on tread

Pass 21 Apr 2009 42,446 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 34,828 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 32,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2006 26,490 miles

advised nearside front tyre outer wall cracks startint to appear and wearing close to wear indicators.

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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GR03 DZA is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GR03 DZA, 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 GR03 DZA registered?

GR03 DZA is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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