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LM03 JFE

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,050 mi
Last recorded100,050 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 JFE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 100,050 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 100,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 98,107 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 98,102 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 95,430 miles

1 split on offside front wiper blade

2 slight play on nearside front steering suspension

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 94,524 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

1 split on offside front wiper blade

2 slight play on nearside front steering suspension

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 74,908 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 68,800 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 53,392 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 46,357 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 35,502 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 26,039 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 JFE is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LM03 JFE, 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 JFE is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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