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LE03 TYC

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,331 mi
Last recorded106,331 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 TYC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 106,331 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag warning light not working

near and off side top suspension bearings starting to seized

steering lock disconnect

Fail 7 Aug 2013 106,331 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near and off side top suspension bearings starting to seized

Pass 7 Aug 2012 99,372 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 86,671 miles

play in both front track rod ends

Battery cover lose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust is corroded

front wipers smear screen

Fail 31 Aug 2011 86,314 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Battery cover lose

Both rear brake disks worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake disks worn

exhaust is corroded

front wipers smear screen

play in both front track rod ends

Pass 4 Sep 2010 70,967 miles

slight play in both steering rack knuckles

Fail 4 Sep 2010 70,967 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cylinder 4 coil loose

slight play in both steering rack knuckles

Pass 7 Sep 2009 58,755 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 58,710 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 53,219 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 53,216 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 45,905 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 37,832 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 37,371 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 37,371 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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LE03 TYC is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LE03 TYC, 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 LE03 TYC registered?

LE03 TYC is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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