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AR03 JFJ

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,864 mi
Last recorded95,864 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 JFJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 95,864 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Up alongside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 95,852 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From wheel cylinder in clip (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 91,014 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 87,677 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 83,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 83,796 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 73,895 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 73,895 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/S/R tyre tread wearing unevenly on outer edge

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 66,528 miles

n/s metal front to rear brake pipe slighty corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2011 57,184 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

unable to assess brake pipes over near side rear exhaust heat shield

Fail 4 Mar 2010 45,343 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 45,343 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 35,460 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 33,013 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of age detoriation on the tread and sidewalls

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2008 33,013 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of age detoriation on the tread and sidewalls

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2006 21,906 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AR03 JFJ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AR03 JFJ, 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 AR03 JFJ registered?

AR03 JFJ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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