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KV03 LMX

2003 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

166,851 mi
Last recorded166,851 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 LMX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 166,851 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wiper poor

Pass 20 Mar 2018 159,540 miles

FRONT DISCS POOR / RUSTY

PLAY IN SUSPENSION

Pass 1 Mar 2017 145,329 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight play both steering arms

Fail 1 Mar 2017 145,327 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 r16 91v conti (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight play both steering arms

Pass 18 Mar 2016 142,336 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perishing

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 135,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 126,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 117,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear centre brake light inoperative

slight play n/s/f hub area

slight play o/s steering arm

Pass 5 Mar 2012 103,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn and pads low

Pass 16 Feb 2011 92,009 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 79,180 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Feb 2010 79,180 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2009 70,648 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 70,630 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Mar 2008 62,909 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Mar 2007 55,160 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 44,687 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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KV03 LMX is a 2003 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2003 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 66,047 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV03 LMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KV03 LMX registered?

KV03 LMX is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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