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LF03 EGE

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,302 mi
Last recorded119,302 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 EGE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 119,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both n/s tyres low

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 21 Sep 2018 115,319 miles

Anti roll bar cracked

Misting of oil around power steering pump

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 115,301 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti roll bar cracked

Misting of oil around power steering pump

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 109,696 miles

front tyres worn on edge -ok at mot

o/s/r tyre worn on edges close to limit

Pass 13 Sep 2016 102,888 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 102,869 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 97,508 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 94,443 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 94,443 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 86,102 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 84,680 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 78,361 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 May 2011 72,162 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 72,162 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 66,731 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 58,993 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)

Fail 13 May 2009 58,993 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 15 May 2008 50,598 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2007 46,833 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 46,817 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 39,296 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 39,213 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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LF03 EGE is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LF03 EGE, 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 LF03 EGE registered?

LF03 EGE is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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