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LJ03 CRU

2003 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

61,048 mi
Last recorded61,048 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 CRU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 61,048 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 60,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface is worn/corroded/poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe to body bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface is worn/corroded/poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has some wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre is damaged on the inner sidewall. rubbing caused by a defective coil spring (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe to body bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2024 60,200 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt securing band is missing from the hub end of the boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken spring is broken in multiple locations (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative spring is broken lower coil is missing (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface is worn/corroded/poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe to body bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface is worn/corroded/poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has some wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre is damaged on the inner sidewall. rubbing caused by a defective coil spring (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe to body bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 57,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disk is heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disk is heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake fluid is slightly discoloured

Fail 19 Nov 2022 57,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disk is heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disk is heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake fluid is slightly discoloured

Pass 7 Apr 2021 56,812 miles

Front N/S & O/S FRONT BRAKE DISCS HAVE SOME CORROSION

Pass 29 Oct 2019 54,173 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 54,173 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 51,359 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 47,587 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 45,773 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 45,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 43,727 miles

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)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 43,727 miles

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)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 May 2014 41,959 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2014 41,959 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 38,398 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 33,880 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,084 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 30,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

O/S wiper blade slightly juddering but clears screen o.k.

Fail 17 Mar 2010 26,091 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 26,091 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 22,671 miles

slight oil leak.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 17,721 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres on limit of wear

nearside front tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 17 Mar 2008 17,720 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres on limit of wear

nearside front tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2007 12,799 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 12,799 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 9,695 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 9,695 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 CRU is a 2003 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 CRU, 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 CRU registered?

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

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The MOT history for LJ03 CRU shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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