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LJ03 CPX

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,321 mi
Last recorded125,321 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 CPX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 125,321 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 125,321 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 124,871 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 121,887 miles

near side front fog lamp inop

off side front door check strap broken

Fail 30 Jun 2020 121,887 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

near side front fog lamp inop

off side front door check strap broken

Pass 18 Jul 2019 111,953 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 111,953 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 100,947 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 90,348 miles

windscreen cacked

Fail 9 Jun 2017 90,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 82,545 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 73,163 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 64,364 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 64,331 miles

light scoring to windscreen

Fail 11 Mar 2014 64,193 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

light scoring to windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2013 59,818 miles

airbag warning light on

light scoring to front windscreen

Pass 2 Mar 2012 57,389 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

light scoring to front windscreen

Pass 4 Mar 2011 56,571 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 56,571 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 51,216 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 45,157 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 45,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 42,105 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 35,381 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2007 35,381 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 26,081 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 CPX is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LJ03 CPX, 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 CPX registered?

LJ03 CPX is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is LJ03 CPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ03 CPX shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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