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LS03 YKJ

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,492 mi
Last recorded148,492 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 YKJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 148,492 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 137,108 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 132,742 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 127,476 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 121,967 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 118,031 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 113,137 miles

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

centre brake light n/w

Fail 21 Aug 2019 113,135 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

centre brake light n/w

Pass 28 Aug 2018 107,353 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))

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

both front lower ball joints have movement - check again in 4-6 weeks

centre stop light n/w

Pass 23 Aug 2017 100,758 miles

Under trays fiited to vehicle unable to check underneath engine

Fail 23 Aug 2017 100,758 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under trays fiited to vehicle unable to check underneath engine

Pass 25 Aug 2016 94,416 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 87,668 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 80,942 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 74,697 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 67,103 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 67,088 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Wipers smearing

Fail 8 Aug 2011 59,812 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

free play in o/s/f track road

Pass 8 Aug 2011 59,812 miles

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

free play in o/s/f track road

Pass 10 Aug 2010 52,977 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 52,977 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 46,309 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 46,309 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,559 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 31,602 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 24,693 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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LS03 YKJ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LS03 YKJ, 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 LS03 YKJ registered?

LS03 YKJ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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