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KX03 XDC

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

122,638 mi
Last recorded122,638 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 XDC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 May 2015 122,638 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 115,678 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 105,211 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 105,211 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 124,872 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2012 124,872 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2011 103,112 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 86,590 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 86,589 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 78,954 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres & neaside rear tyre are generally low on tread & wearing close to legal lim it on edges

nearside rear lamp unit filling with water

rear number plate has water ingress

Pass 7 Apr 2009 78,954 miles

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

both front tyres & neaside rear tyre are generally low on tread & wearing close to legal lim it on edges

nearside rear lamp unit filling with water

rear number plate has water ingress

Fail 1 Apr 2008 69,318 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 69,318 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 57,859 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 57,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f wheel trim missing

unable to see much of front suspension due to large plastic under tray

Pass 18 Apr 2006 47,233 miles

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

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

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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KX03 XDC is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KX03 XDC, 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 KX03 XDC registered?

KX03 XDC is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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