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KY03 TXT

2003 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,537 mi
Last recorded135,537 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 TXT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 135,537 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 135,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 134,000 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

rear tyres 3mm

Fail 16 Sep 2014 133,915 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded inside edges

rear brake discs corroded inside edges

Pass 7 Aug 2013 128,899 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 27 Jul 2013 128,798 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight play in OSR Axle bush

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 1 May 2013 128,187 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

both front tie rods slight play

both front tyres slightly low on tread

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2012 121,478 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 112,042 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2011 112,028 miles

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

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

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

front discs corroded and worn

nsf cv boot security

Pass 2 Sep 2009 103,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 92,959 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 92,651 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 85,375 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 79,954 miles

centre an rear exhaust mounts advise

nail in tyre

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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KY03 TXT is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KY03 TXT, 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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KY03 TXT is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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