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BN03 YHX

2003 RENAULT MEGANE — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 9 July 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
RENAULT MEGANE
Year
2003
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
RED
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 9 July 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 9 July 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 19 December 2016
Last recorded mileage
104,752 mi

AI verdict AVOID 60/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 9 July 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2003 Renault Megane has 16 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 104,752 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is 'Not valid' since 2016, and it is currently Untaxed, making it unroadworthy and uninsurable.

The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 8,185 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes detected.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2016-12-19; vehicle is currently not valid for road use.
  • Six major failures recorded, including suspension, steering, and windscreen defects.
  • Recurring major failures in lights (5 times), tyres (5 times), and exhaust (4 times).
  • Dangerous defects like head gasket and fuel pump reported by community, not verified by MOT.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures
  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no anomalies or fraud indicators.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars for a 2003 model is a positive.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation in the MOT record.

Mileage history

May 2006: 38,699 mi FAILMay 2006: 38,699 mi PASSAug 2007: 44,980 mi PASSAug 2008: 52,832 mi PASSAug 2009: 60,423 mi PASSSep 2010: 69,054 mi PASSSep 2010: 69,054 mi FAILSep 2011: 82,924 mi FAILSep 2011: 82,928 mi PASSDec 2012: 95,045 mi FAILDec 2012: 95,045 mi PASSDec 2013: 98,559 mi FAILDec 2013: 98,559 mi PASSDec 2014: 101,522 mi PASSDec 2014: 101,522 mi FAILDec 2015: 104,752 mi PASS105k72k39kMay 2006Dec 2015

MOT test history — 10/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2015 PASS 104,752 mi
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Dec 2014 PASS 101,522 mi None recorded
Dec 2014 FAIL 101,522 mi
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Dec 2013 FAIL 98,559 mi
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PRS Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Dec 2013 PASS 98,559 mi None recorded
Dec 2012 PASS 95,045 mi None recorded
Dec 2012 FAIL 95,045 mi
FAIL Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
FAIL Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2011 PASS 82,928 mi None recorded
Sep 2011 FAIL 82,924 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Sep 2010 PASS 69,054 mi None recorded
Sep 2010 FAIL 69,054 mi
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Aug 2009 PASS 60,423 mi None recorded
Aug 2008 PASS 52,832 mi None recorded
Aug 2007 PASS 44,980 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
USER ENTERED passenger door mirror missing
May 2006 FAIL 38,699 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
PRS Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
PRS Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2006 PASS 38,699 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN03 YHX, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 9 July 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.