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KY03 XCS

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,020 mi
Last recorded79,020 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 XCS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 79,020 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 78,795 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 68,687 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 62,254 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 62,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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 2 Jun 2014 60,174 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres are worn on edges

Pass 17 May 2013 57,188 miles

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

front brake pads getting low,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges,rear support bracket corroded,wiper rubbers wearing

offside rear wheel bearing getting noisy

Pass 14 May 2012 54,599 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 52,016 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 48,284 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 44,453 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 40,881 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 33,326 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner and outer edges † †nearside front tyre has a small cut in outer sidewall † †both rear tyres splitting through tread area

Pass 10 Mar 2006 28,292 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 28,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 XCS is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XCS, 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 XCS is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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