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AF03 KKY

2003 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

167,010 mi
Last recorded167,010 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 KKY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 167,010 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2019 166,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2018 163,651 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel has bind

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Jun 2018 163,651 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front wheel has bind

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2017 160,813 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 160,813 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 156,894 miles

nearside headlamp has a broken fixing

Fail 4 Jun 2016 156,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside headlamp has a broken fixing

Pass 12 Jun 2015 151,888 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2014 147,694 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 18 Jun 2014 147,694 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

unable to check offside front wheel bearing due to brake binding

Pass 24 Apr 2013 138,857 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 119,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

advise front discs are corroded

advise front number plate is cracked

advise near side front fog lamp not working

Fail 23 Mar 2012 119,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

advise front discs are corroded

advise front number plate is cracked

advise near side front fog lamp not working

Pass 11 Apr 2011 98,429 miles

front inner brake pads low

front registration plate cracked

inbalance of 8% on front brakes

offside rear brake disc heavily corroded on inner face would advise replacing

Fail 5 Apr 2011 98,258 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front inner brake pads low

front registration plate cracked

inbalance of 8% on front brakes

offside rear brake disc heavily corroded on inner face would advise replacing

Pass 6 Apr 2010 89,214 miles

front brake pads low

front registration plate cracked

play in nearside track rod end

Fail 6 Apr 2010 89,214 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads low

front registration plate cracked

play in nearside track rod end

Pass 6 Apr 2009 79,742 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 79,742 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 64,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perished req. attention soon

rear brakes slight bind

Fail 3 Apr 2008 64,787 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perished req. attention soon

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 30 Mar 2007 49,228 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 49,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 35,503 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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AF03 KKY is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 AF03 KKY, 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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AF03 KKY is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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