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AX03 SKU

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,105 mi
Last recorded150,105 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 SKU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 150,105 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Jan 2024 150,105 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Jan 2023 116,706 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 111,907 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber split strap still holding (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Screenwash misaligned slightly

Fail 5 Jan 2022 111,905 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber split strap still holding (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Screenwash misaligned slightly

Pass 11 Dec 2020 107,444 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 107,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 104,043 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE ()

Fail 30 Dec 2019 104,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE ()

Pass 7 Jan 2019 100,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 100,223 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 96,468 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55v16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 31 Dec 2016 91,310 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55v16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 5 Jan 2016 86,367 miles

Front Inner Steering rack has slight play.

Lower Undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not checked due to presence of child seat.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 86,358 miles

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

Front Inner Steering rack has slight play.

Lower Undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not checked due to presence of child seat.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 82,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Fail 31 Dec 2014 82,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front wiper blades are split

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 27 Dec 2013 80,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Noise when lock to lock appiled

Offside front outer C V Boot insecure

Slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front outer cv boot insecure

offside front whper blade split

slight play in nearside front steering arm

slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 27 Dec 2013 80,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clunking nose when lock to lock aplid

nearside front outer cv boot insecure

offside front cv boot insecure

offside front whper blade split

slit play in nearside front steering arm

slite play in nearsid front botom bulljont

slite play in offside front steering arm

Pass 3 Jan 2013 79,174 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight grease leak n/s/f cv gaiter

slight grease leak o/s/f cv gaiter

Pass 7 Jan 2012 76,688 miles

play in n/s steering rack rod

Fail 3 Jan 2012 76,679 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

play in n/s steering rack rod

Fail 31 Aug 2010 73,662 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 73,662 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 66,454 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 66,454 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 57,320 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 57,320 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 52,233 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 44,324 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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AX03 SKU is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 AX03 SKU, 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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AX03 SKU is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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