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LM03 HWN

2003 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

54,188 mi
Last recorded54,188 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 HWN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2019 54,188 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front side lights coming on when pressing brake (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake lights coming on when sidelights are operated (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

mil light on dash

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 53,839 miles

Steering lock not functioning not fully engaging (7.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 53,839 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning not fully engaging (7.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 53,486 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to o.s.f. flexi, and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 53,486 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded to o.s.f. flexi, and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 52,942 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipe across the back axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section of exhaust (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear coil springs corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2016 52,941 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipe across the back axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section of exhaust (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear coil springs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 52,215 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres cracking on tread & shoulders

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2015 52,215 miles

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)

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

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

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

Rear tyres cracking on tread & shoulders

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2014 50,948 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 50,948 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)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 49,787 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre scuffed on sidewall

o/s/f tyre cracking between tread

Fail 17 Jun 2013 49,787 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre scuffed on sidewall

o/s/f tyre cracking between tread

Pass 20 Jun 2012 48,088 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 46,851 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 46,851 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 45,549 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 42,471 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 42,467 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 35,903 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 35,903 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 27,662 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 21,149 miles

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

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

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 HWN is a 2003 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 HWN, 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 HWN is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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