2003 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · DG53 RNJ
2003 Renault Megane (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 70,786 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,786 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG53 RNJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2023
- 70,786 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG53 RNJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Renault Megane (DG53 RNJ) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
DG53 RNJ Mileage History
- 12/08/202263,378 mi
- 24/08/202263,389 mi+11 mi
- 24/08/202263,389 mi
- 16/08/202370,786 mi+7,397 mi
Average of roughly 7,332 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Megane Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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The Mk2’s reputation largely comes from electrical issues involving key cards, the steering lock, UCH modules and associated wiring.
- 1.5 dCi injector and bearing-related engine damageSerious
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