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AD03 HJJ

2003 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,059 mi
Last recorded99,059 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 HJJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 99,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Jul 2025 99,059 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Aug 2024 98,601 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 98,601 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn OS worn a lot more (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OS inner pad worn a lot more (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 97,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 97,026 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick To metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 97,013 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in a couple of spots towards the rear of the car (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 96,002 miles

EML on

Front - Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2020 96,002 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

EML on

Front - Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Apr 2019 93,468 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 91,626 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 88,516 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 88,516 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 85,289 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 81,677 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 78,084 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 74,218 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 74,218 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 69,860 miles

slight corrosisr on body

Fail 12 Jun 2012 69,860 miles

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

slight corrosisr on body

Pass 2 Jun 2011 63,337 miles

ecm light on

pans

rear xcross member bar has excessive corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2010 57,099 miles

EML on

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 57,099 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EML on

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 51,206 miles

both rear brakes grabing very slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2008 45,076 miles

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

offside front slight restriction in movement

Pass 11 Jun 2007 39,418 miles

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

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 Jun 2006 32,030 miles

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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AD03 HJJ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD03 HJJ, 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 AD03 HJJ registered?

AD03 HJJ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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The MOT history for AD03 HJJ shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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