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KW03 CYU

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,502 mi
Last recorded94,502 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 CYU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2024 94,502 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Note - no reverse lights.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 93,637 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner disc faces worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 93,636 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 214 ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner disc faces worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken on botton left corner (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 85,573 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 85,573 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS Ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS Ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D - Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D - Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 83,522 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 82,061 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 82,060 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2019 78,936 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 78,935 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 75,652 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 75,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 72,009 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 72,009 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 68,594 miles

Front Inner Discs worn

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 68,594 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Inner Discs worn

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 65,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

O/S steering rack gaiter contaminated with oil

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

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 11 Jun 2015 65,337 miles

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

O/S steering rack gaiter contaminated with oil

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

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 1 Jul 2014 61,491 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 55,888 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 50,864 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 May 2012 50,864 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 47,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 47,084 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,699 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 43,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 40,746 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 34,587 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 29,997 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 22,944 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 CYU 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 KW03 CYU, 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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KW03 CYU is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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