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L15 LFY

2003 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

164,271 mi
Last recorded164,271 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 LFY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 164,271 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both badly worn ()

just met parking brake effort limit

steering wheel cover fitted

Fail 20 May 2019 164,267 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust snapped (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi snapped! (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both badly worn ()

just met parking brake effort limit

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 11 May 2018 161,921 miles

Central Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer tyre void of tread outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre sidewall damaged ,been ran flat ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both arms badly worn ()

steering wheel cover fitted

Fail 3 May 2018 161,920 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box hanger snapped,system resting on axle (7.1.1)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle can not open boot and inspect prescribed aeras (6.2.B.1c)

Central Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer tyre void of tread outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre sidewall damaged ,been ran flat ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both arms badly worn ()

both front headlight aims not tested

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 160,122 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust hanger badly deteriorated

covers in engine bay

undershield fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2016 160,122 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured,soft ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust hanger badly deteriorated

covers in engine bay

undershield fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 157,261 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 154,822 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 154,754 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 152,117 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Near side rear brake pipe modified (original pipe has flexi built in near caliper. Replacement is full metal pipe but coiled where flexi should be)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 149,525 miles

both rear wheel rims distorted

Fail 30 Jul 2012 149,525 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 139,800 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 139,800 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 121,767 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 121,767 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 102,883 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 90,061 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 76,320 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 72,809 miles

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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L15 LFY is a 2003 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L15 LFY, 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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L15 LFY is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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