2003 · 21 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2003 Renault Megane MOT pass rate and common faults

757 MOT tests in 2024. 54.7% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time54.7%
Failed or needed repairs45.3%
Typical mileage at test94,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 757 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.5%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.4%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.2%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.2%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.6%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.4%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.3%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.6%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    30 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics35.8%
  2. Brakes26.3%
  3. Suspension18.0%
  4. Body & chassis11.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks11.1%
  7. Tyres8.7%
  8. Steering5.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.2%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.4%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)12.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2003 Renault Megane?

In 2024, 54.7% of 2003 Renault Megane cars passed their MOT first time, across 757 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Renault Megane?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2003 Renault Megane reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).