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CE03 YJL

2003 Renault Megan

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,272 mi
Last recorded99,272 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Megan73,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 YJL
MakeRenault
ModelMegan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 99,272 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 95,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2012 91,271 miles

Child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 91,271 miles

Child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 86,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs worn

wiper blades splitting

Fail 1 Apr 2011 86,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn

wiper blades splitting

Pass 30 Mar 2010 79,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 79,098 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front outer c/v boot inscure

Pass 30 Mar 2009 71,827 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 57,156 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 57,156 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 36,425 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 36,272 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 27,445 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megan?

Based on 2,939 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
6,350
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 153
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 66
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 65
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CE03 YJL is a 2003 Renault Megan in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Renault Megan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 73,222 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE03 YJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megan typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Megan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CE03 YJL is a 2003 Renault Megan, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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