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LM03 BBE

2003 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,398 mi
Last recorded88,398 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 BBE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 88,398 miles

Indicator tell tale not working correctly

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery light on

nearside rear sill damaged

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 24 Apr 2015 88,398 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Indicator tell tale not working correctly

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery light on

nearside rear sill damaged

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 12 Nov 2013 77,295 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 77,285 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 70,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

presenter adviced

Pass 9 Nov 2012 70,739 miles

presenter adviced

Pass 4 Oct 2011 65,534 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Sep 2010 57,330 miles

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

rear reg, plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Sep 2010 57,330 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear reg, plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2009 47,508 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 47,503 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2008 42,626 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 35,878 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 35,878 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 27,640 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 BBE is a 2003 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BBE, 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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LM03 BBE is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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