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KW03 XUK

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,899 mi
Last recorded115,899 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 XUK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 115,899 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

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

Steering system slightly tight both front upper bearings partly seized (2.2.D.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 115,821 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported reasr mounting brackets snapped (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

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

Steering system slightly tight both front upper bearings partly seized (2.2.D.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 106,684 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 106,684 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 96,726 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 93,100 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 87,363 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 87,363 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 84,449 miles

rear brake discs getting thin

Fail 5 Feb 2011 84,449 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs getting thin

Pass 4 Feb 2010 79,636 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 63,197 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 51,793 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 38,345 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 27,161 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 26,865 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XUK is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XUK, 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 XUK registered?

KW03 XUK is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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