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KU03 VDV

2003 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,536 mi
Last recorded142,536 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 VDV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 142,536 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 139,213 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both handbrake arms not returning to stops

offside sill damaged

play at all steering joints

Pass 12 Mar 2012 137,287 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 137,287 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 132,595 miles

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 29 Jan 2010 125,490 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside inner track rod joints have slight play

Fail 27 Jan 2010 125,482 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside inner track rod joints have slight play

Pass 23 Mar 2009 109,021 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 109,021 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 101,303 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 101,303 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 93,277 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 82,877 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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KU03 VDV is a 2003 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KU03 VDV, 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 KU03 VDV registered?

KU03 VDV is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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