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KX03 XEW

2003 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

158,484 mi
Last recorded158,484 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 XEW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 158,484 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 158,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 148,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 144,258 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 140,011 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 140,011 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 132,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 125,518 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high visibility not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 125,511 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high visibility not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 119,789 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 111,223 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 102,924 miles

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

lateral member at rear rusted not structural

Pass 14 Feb 2015 96,440 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 87,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 81,248 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 75,515 miles

offside and nearside rear brake discs rusted but serviceable

Pass 25 Feb 2011 71,657 miles

offside and nearside rear discs and pads worn

Pass 17 Feb 2010 66,745 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 58,300 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 49,232 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 41,160 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 30,984 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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KX03 XEW is a 2003 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KX03 XEW, 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 XEW registered?

KX03 XEW is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for KX03 XEW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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