2003 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · SH03 YWS
2003 Renault Megane (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 120,264 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,264 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH03 YWS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/04/2025
- 120,264 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH03 YWS 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 (SH03 YWS) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))”; “Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
SH03 YWS Mileage History
- 07/04/2022110,478 mi
- 12/04/2023110,744 mi+266 mi
- 08/04/2024114,054 mi+3,310 mi
- 04/04/2025120,264 mi+6,210 mi
Average of roughly 3,270 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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