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KY53 ZRE

2003 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,318 mi
Last recorded119,318 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 ZRE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 119,318 miles

Front brake discs deteriorated

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated / cracking

Offside Front Lower suspension arm corroded

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

exhaust mountings deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2018 119,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake discs deteriorated

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated / cracking

Offside Front Lower suspension arm corroded

Rear brake discs deteriorated

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

exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2017 117,889 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 117,889 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 113,488 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 113,481 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working o/s n/s (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 105,468 miles

Slight play in o/s n/s front inner steering tie rods

Temporary c/v boot plastic clip fitted to n/s outer boot

Pass 25 Jan 2014 97,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2014 97,703 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 93,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2013 93,181 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2012 89,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 89,326 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 84,517 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 84,517 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 75,517 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 75,515 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 66,976 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 58,057 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 44,051 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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KY53 ZRE is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KY53 ZRE, 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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KY53 ZRE is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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