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LJ03 XYF

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,740 mi
Last recorded105,740 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 XYF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 105,740 miles

1...slight play in n/s end of steering rack....2...slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 27 Nov 2009 98,341 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 98,336 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

warp on front brakes

Pass 5 Nov 2008 84,855 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 742,831 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 81,998 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 73,459 miles

play in NS steering rack

Fail 9 May 2006 53,342 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise ns mirror missing

advise osr wheel rim metal

Pass 9 May 2006 53,342 miles

advise ns mirror missing

advise osr wheel rim metal

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 XYF is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XYF, 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 XYF registered?

LJ03 XYF is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 May 2003.

Is LJ03 XYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ03 XYF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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