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KY03 WRX

2003 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,586 mi
Last recorded126,586 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 126,586 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 119,290 miles

High level brake lamp not working.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 119,277 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

High level brake lamp not working.

O/S beam pattern poor.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 113,511 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to offside rear tyre outer side wall

Fail 17 Feb 2012 113,511 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to offside rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 23 Mar 2010 97,407 miles

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 24 Mar 2009 88,999 miles

long travel on hand brake lever

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 11 Mar 2008 83,165 miles

Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 76,951 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2006 70,430 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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KY03 WRX is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KY03 WRX, 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 WRX is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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