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AD03 HJY

2003 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,364 mi
Last recorded100,364 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 HJY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 100,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 100,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 90,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 82,790 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Feb 2013 76,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 71,232 miles

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

o/s/r brake starting to bind

Fail 21 May 2012 71,232 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake starting to bind

Pass 26 May 2011 59,868 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake clevis joint (3.3.A.1g)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 May 2011 59,867 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake clevis joint (3.3.A.1g)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 53,238 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 53,238 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 22 May 2009 50,528 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2009 50,528 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 47,490 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 47,490 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2007 44,540 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 31,040 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 HJY is a 2003 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AD03 HJY, 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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AD03 HJY is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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