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LM03 JFX

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

116,461 mi
Last recorded116,461 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 116,461 miles

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

engine management light on

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn on shoulders

Fail 22 May 2015 116,363 miles

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

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)

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

engine management light on

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 2 Jun 2014 111,271 miles

engine management light on

Fail 16 May 2014 99,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 Jun 2013 90,422 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 90,113 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 89,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 77,714 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 77,690 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2012 77,630 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2011 72,827 miles

indicater and battery warning lamp on dash.

Fail 4 May 2011 72,763 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

indicater and battery warning lamp on dash.

Pass 7 May 2010 66,975 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 66,975 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 59,700 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 51,624 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 51,624 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 42,598 miles

slight leak at rear exhaust

Pass 27 Apr 2006 30,412 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 JFX is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 JFX, 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 JFX registered?

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

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