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LJ03 AZW

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,770 mi
Last recorded121,770 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 AZW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 121,770 miles

Damage to windscreen

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear cross brace corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2019 121,770 miles

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

Damage to windscreen

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear cross brace corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 112,526 miles

Damage to windscreen

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 112,526 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both inner pads (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both on inner face (3.5.1i)

Damage to windscreen

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 109,221 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2016 109,215 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2015 102,087 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 Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 24 Feb 2015 102,087 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 tyre on legal limit

Pass 5 Feb 2014 93,048 miles

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

unable to test rear seat belts full of luggage

Fail 3 Feb 2014 93,039 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

drivers door sticky to open

unable to test rear seat belts full of luggage

Pass 18 Jan 2013 86,806 miles

Inner Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 164,133 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 77,737 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 68,910 miles

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 19 Jan 2010 60,498 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 53,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in n/s front suspension lower ball joint

slightly long travel on handbrake

Fail 22 Jan 2009 53,704 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

slight play in n/s front suspension lower ball joint

slightly long travel on handbrake

Pass 10 Jan 2008 44,420 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 31,779 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 17,604 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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LJ03 AZW is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LJ03 AZW, 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 LJ03 AZW registered?

LJ03 AZW is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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