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T16 LES

2003 Renault Megan

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

116,947 mi
Last recorded116,947 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Megan73,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT16 LES
MakeRenault
ModelMegan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 116,947 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 116,947 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 111,911 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 111,064 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 106,833 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s front have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 106,196 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 101,395 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 101,395 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s aims adjusted to pass (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 96,188 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 95,956 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint has slight play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres nearing legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 90,025 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 90,025 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front pipe cat (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft likely to become detached Rubber coupling breaking up (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2019 76,521 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 76,521 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 72,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 May 2018 72,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 66,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all road tyres has deep stone cuts

front tyres are different size to rear tyres

Pass 20 May 2016 61,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (+ greased over) (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 May 2016 61,375 miles

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

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

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

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

front wiperblades deteriorating

rear brake discs wearing +nsr inner pad wearing

Pass 16 Jun 2015 54,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 47,947 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 40,056 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 34,234 miles

both front brake disc inner faces corroded rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 4 May 2012 34,234 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

both front brake disc inner faces corroded rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Feb 2011 31,918 miles

front and rear discs corroded/pitted

Pass 8 Feb 2010 29,640 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 29,640 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2009 26,431 miles

advise front discs rusty on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2007 21,074 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 16,913 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Oct 2006 16,913 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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T16 LES is a 2003 Renault Megan in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T16 LES, 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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T16 LES is a 2003 Renault Megan, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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