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LC03 YOW

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,704 mi
Last recorded72,704 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 YOW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 72,704 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread near excessive (0.1 (b))

Front both front head lamp retaining tangs damaged and held with cable ties/tangs glued where they can be accessed

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively very slight (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 72,704 miles

Front Headlamp insecure both front headlamps insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread near excessive (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively very slight (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 69,932 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty works intermittently and with persistence (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 69,932 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working not working (reservoir leaking) (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty works intermittently and with persistence (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 68,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded where not full contact with the pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low but restricted view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 5 Apr 2019 67,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near excessive wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

head lamp/light switch/stalk faulty, loose in operation

near side fog lamp not working

Pass 26 May 2017 67,730 miles

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

near side front fog lamp not working

Pass 11 Apr 2016 65,435 miles

front brake discs slight wear, front brake pads 70/80 % worn

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Apr 2015 61,591 miles

Front anti roll bar "D" bushes in poor condition

Front brake discs slightly worn, pads appear half worn

Front tyres have inner and outer edge wear

Near side rear tyre has inner and outer edge wear and is cracking on the tread

Slight play in both steering rack side arms

Fail 13 Apr 2015 61,591 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front anti roll bar "D" bushes in poor condition

Front brake discs slightly worn, pads appear half worn

Front tyres have inner and outer edge wear

Near side rear tyre has inner and outer edge wear and is cracking on the tread

Slight play in both steering rack side arms

Pass 10 Apr 2014 57,063 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn, pads apear half worn

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 57,063 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs slightly worn, pads apear half worn

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 51,229 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Near side front tyre has minor inner and outer edge wear

Power steering pump misting with oil

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 46,345 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front tyres have inner and outer edge wear

Slight play in both steering rack side arms

Pass 11 Jan 2011 40,372 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 36,869 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 32,913 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2009 32,913 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 27,836 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 20,874 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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LC03 YOW is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LC03 YOW, 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 LC03 YOW registered?

LC03 YOW is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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