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LC03 YPL

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,552 mi
Last recorded100,552 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 100,552 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 97,005 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 97,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2018 91,859 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 86,211 miles

Offside Front outer door handle sticking slighty

Pass 10 Aug 2016 80,402 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 74,491 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides inner (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 74,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 69,227 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 63,321 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 62,111 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 49,301 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 41,540 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 41,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2009 40,708 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 28,888 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine under tray fitted,limited view of components

front brake discs worn,front brake pads worn low,recommend attention

ns wiper blade split recommend replacement

nsf wheel damaged and distorted

rear brake discs worn,rear brake pads low,recommend attention

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2008 28,888 miles

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

engine under tray fitted,limited view of components

front brake discs worn,front brake pads worn low,recommend attention

ns wiper blade split recommend replacement

nsf wheel damaged and distorted

rear brake discs worn,rear brake pads low,recommend attention

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2007 23,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 23,397 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 17,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 17,554 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 YPL is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LC03 YPL, 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 YPL registered?

LC03 YPL is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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