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KW03 BYT

2003 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,051 mi
Last recorded162,051 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 BYT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2014 162,051 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

fan belt starting to perish

middle exhaust mounting/rubber broken

n/s/f and o/s/f play in steering rack ends

Pass 23 Sep 2014 162,051 miles

fan belt starting to perish

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

middle exhaust mounting/rubber broken

n/s/f and o/s/f play in steering rack ends

Pass 25 Sep 2013 145,070 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 138,577 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

battery moves about on carrier

check injection and service lamp on dash

middle exhaust mounting breaking up

n/s/f and o/s/f wiper rubber split

noisy when rotating steering lock to lock from suspension

play/movement in n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack ends

Fail 19 Sep 2012 138,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

battery moves about on carrier

check injection and service lamp on dash

middle exhaust mounting breaking up

n/s/f and o/s/f wiper rubber split

noisy when rotating steering lock to lock from suspension

play/movement in n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack ends

Pass 7 Oct 2011 128,546 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

dash ilumenated check injection/sevice lamp on dash

grease weeping past n/s/f outer drive shaft boot

Pass 13 Oct 2010 116,473 miles

Battery insecure

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)

steel rim fitted to n/s/r

stone chips front windscreen

Pass 16 Oct 2009 106,095 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 95,766 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 75,006 miles

Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 75,006 miles

Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 53,595 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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KW03 BYT is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KW03 BYT, 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 KW03 BYT registered?

KW03 BYT is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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