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FV03 FTX

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,519 mi
Last recorded120,519 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 FTX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 120,519 miles

Nearside Front Lamp loose but not likely to fall from vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on the inner sidewall

Fail 6 Nov 2017 120,509 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lamp loose but not likely to fall from vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on the inner sidewall

Pass 1 Nov 2016 99,229 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 99,229 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 95,413 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 95,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 89,816 miles

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

offside front tyre tread slightly perished

Pass 18 Oct 2013 81,035 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Oct 2013 81,034 miles

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

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2012 71,165 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 71,160 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 61,190 miles

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front 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 discs and pads getting worn

Pass 12 Oct 2010 51,526 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Oct 2009 41,066 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 40,181 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 37,638 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 31,967 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 24,324 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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FV03 FTX is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FV03 FTX, 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 FV03 FTX registered?

FV03 FTX is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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