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LG03 LXM

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,600 mi
Last recorded94,600 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 LXM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 94,600 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lens are worn (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2016 84,641 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 84,641 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 79,487 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 71,671 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 71,671 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 67,598 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 64,188 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2012 64,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2011 57,284 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 54,323 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 53,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 53,293 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 52,172 miles

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

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

Front windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 13 Dec 2007 50,575 miles

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

slight scratches in front windscreen

Fail 12 Dec 2007 50,575 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight knock in steering

slight scratches in front windscreen

Fail 22 Dec 2006 47,913 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 22 Dec 2006 47,913 miles

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 3 Jan 2006 45,610 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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LG03 LXM is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LG03 LXM, 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 LG03 LXM registered?

LG03 LXM is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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