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AR03 JXA

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,348 mi
Last recorded74,348 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 74,348 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 74,348 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 65,672 miles

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

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)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 65,672 miles

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

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 62,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 62,424 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 58,850 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 58,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 54,160 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 1 Nov 2012 54,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 2 Nov 2011 49,107 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 45,079 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 45,079 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 41,962 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 40,057 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 40,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 31,886 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 31,745 miles

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake pads low

offside wiper split

Pass 2 Aug 2007 31,745 miles

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)

front brake pads low

offside wiper split

Pass 13 Jun 2006 23,816 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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AR03 JXA is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AR03 JXA, 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 JXA registered?

AR03 JXA is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is AR03 JXA safe to buy?

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