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SW53FNU
2003 RENAULT MEGANE
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1461cc
General Information
- Registration SW53FNU
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model MEGANE
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1461cc
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15
Total Tests
11
Passes
4
Failures
73.33%
Pass Rate
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66 Total Defects Recorded
10 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 118,630 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- vehicle in presented in a dangerous condition unfit for road use Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread/worn inner edge and sidewall damaged poor condition (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) Dangerous
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Dangerous
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) Dangerous
- Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Driver's airbag obviously defective warning light displayed (5.4.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 117,895 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 108,963 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2016 13 Jun 202612 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 93,935 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2015 13 Jun 20269 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 93,935 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
5 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,253 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,569 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 85,517 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 80,745 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 80,708 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
20 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 76,001 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2011 13 Jun 202627 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 71,853 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 66,333 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
21 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 60,298 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2008 13 Jun 202620 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 50,321 MI
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SW53FNU was registered on 2003-11-21
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