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KW03 JWE

2003 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,300 mi
Last recorded113,300 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 JWE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 113,300 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Aug 2017 113,300 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 104,862 miles

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

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

wipers a little smeary

Pass 3 Aug 2015 97,725 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 97,725 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 91,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2014 91,681 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 87,857 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2013 87,751 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 79,928 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 72,881 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 72,881 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 63,779 miles

rear brake discs corroding,reducing brakeing area

Fail 2 Aug 2010 63,779 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear brake discs corroding,reducing brakeing area

Pass 12 Aug 2009 57,341 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 52,409 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 52,409 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 47,055 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 42,864 miles

All Discs badly corroded

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 42,864 miles

All Discs badly corroded

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

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 JWE is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 JWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW03 JWE registered?

KW03 JWE is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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