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KW03 DTV

2003 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,577 mi
Last recorded45,577 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 DTV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 45,577 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 44,053 miles

Both rear tyres beginning to wear out-of-shape on inner section of tread.

Exhaust system showing signs of deterioration - slight rattle from inside catalytic converter.

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

Fail 14 Feb 2015 44,053 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)

Both rear tyres beginning to wear out-of-shape on inner section of tread.

Exhaust system showing signs of deterioration - slight rattle from inside catalytic converter.

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 41,684 miles

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

Offside front foglight lens cracked.

Rear tyres wearing slightly out-of-shape.

Traces of grease by offside inner CV boot - still secure and intact.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 38,062 miles

Evidence of slight escape of grease from offside inner CV boot but gaiter secure and intact.

Lens cracked in offside front foglight.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 38,062 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

All four tyres slightly under-inflated - adjusted to correct pressure prior to commencing the test.

Evidence of slight escape of grease from offside inner CV boot but gaiter secure and intact.

Lens cracked in offside front foglight.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 34,635 miles

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

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Slight damage to outer sidewall of offside rear tyre.

Fail 17 Feb 2012 34,635 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brakes binding slightly.

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

Slight damage to outer sidewall of offside rear tyre.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 29,527 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 24,114 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 17,633 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 13,144 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 7,913 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 5,813 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 DTV is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DTV, 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 DTV is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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