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PO53 HKU

2003 Renault Megan

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,725 mi
Last recorded110,725 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megan73,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 HKU
MakeRenault
ModelMegan
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 110,725 miles

Nearside Door mirror glass loose

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 110,703 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Door mirror glass loose

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 103,643 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 103,642 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 98,924 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 98,852 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 90,266 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 90,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 89,407 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 89,407 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 81,127 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 80,072 miles

Engine noisey

N/s rear disc inner corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 80,072 miles

Engine noisey

N/s rear disc inner corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 76,550 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust mount very flexy ( wrong mount installed)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 76,433 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust mount very flexy ( wrong mount installed)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 72,120 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 72,120 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 68,772 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 64,278 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 56,246 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 56,246 miles

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

How Reliable is the Renault Megan?

Based on 2,939 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
6,350
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 153
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 66
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 65
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PO53 HKU is a 2003 Renault Megan in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Renault Megan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 73,222 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 Megan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO53 HKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megan typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Megan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PO53 HKU is a 2003 Renault Megan, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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