2003 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · HY53 RBZ
2003 Renault Megane (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 117,589 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HY53 RBZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 117,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HY53 RBZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Renault Megane (HY53 RBZ) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 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: Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
HY53 RBZ Mileage History
- 05/07/2024107,174 mi
- 09/07/2025112,167 mi+4,993 mi
- 23/07/2025112,174 mi+7 mi
- 15/07/2026117,589 mi+5,415 mi
- 15/07/2026117,589 mi
Average of roughly 5,140 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Megane Mk2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Key-card, steering-lock and body-control faultsModerate
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
Neglected oil changes on the 1.5 dCi can lead to injector trouble, turbo wear and, on badly maintained early cars, serious bottom-end damage.
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