2003 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · WG03 WCR
2003 Renault Megane (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 91,052 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,052 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG03 WCR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2023
- 91,052 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG03 WCR 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 (WG03 WCR) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Power steering component leaking pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
WG03 WCR Mileage History
- 06/09/202288,072 mi
- 07/09/202288,072 mi
- 08/09/202288,074 mi+2 mi
- 01/09/202390,970 mi+2,896 mi
- 13/09/202391,052 mi+82 mi
Average of roughly 2,923 miles per year across 5 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: Poor
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