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AU03 FKJ

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,230 mi
Last recorded100,230 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 FKJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 100,230 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 91,912 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 80,241 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 76,442 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 76,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 73,842 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND PITTED

N/S/FRONT FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 73,842 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND PITTED

N/S/FRONT FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Pass 30 May 2012 63,099 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 63,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 58,382 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 58,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 52,753 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 52,753 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 46,792 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 46,792 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 45,295 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 45,295 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 40,177 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 34,804 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 29,377 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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AU03 FKJ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AU03 FKJ, 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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AU03 FKJ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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