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KW03 KXR

2003 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,021 mi
Last recorded149,021 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 149,021 miles

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

Play in inner rack joints

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 140,388 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 140,386 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)

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

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

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

both wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2013 127,686 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 127,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 114,970 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 114,970 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 101,299 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 93,517 miles

exhaust is secured with cable ties.

nearside and off side steering rack ends have play

Pass 29 Jul 2009 80,236 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 80,236 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 80,226 miles

Drivers (OS) wiper blade slight split

Horn volume low but satisfactory to alert other road users

Pass 6 Jun 2008 65,702 miles

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

slight play in both steering rack joints

unable to open tailgate

Fail 4 Jun 2008 65,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

slight play in both steering rack joints

unable to open tailgate

Fail 4 Jun 2007 52,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

centre brake light not working

rear no plate starting to get water damage

slight noise n/s/rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jun 2007 52,967 miles

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

centre brake light not working

rear no plate starting to get water damage

slight noise n/s/rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jun 2006 34,929 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 34,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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 KXR is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KXR, 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 KXR registered?

KW03 KXR is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 July 2003.

Is KW03 KXR safe to buy?

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