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LM03 BAV

2003 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,620 mi
Last recorded94,620 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 BAV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 94,620 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 94,620 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 84,620 miles

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

play in nearside front steering rack end

Fail 3 Nov 2015 84,620 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

play in nearside front steering rack end

Pass 4 Nov 2014 75,648 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 67,332 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 67,098 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 60,057 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 60,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 50,584 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 48,228 miles

slight play o/s rack

Pass 2 Jul 2010 43,440 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 43,440 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 38,217 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear silencer section corroded.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 38,217 miles

Rear silencer section corroded.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 28,757 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 28,757 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2007 17,085 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 12,709 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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LM03 BAV is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 LM03 BAV, 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 LM03 BAV registered?

LM03 BAV is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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