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LM03 JFY

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

80,997 mi
Last recorded80,997 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 80,997 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 80,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

ADVISE PLAY IN N/S/F RACK END AND N/S/F TRACK ROD END

advise handbrake lever release button worn +faulty intermittent

Pass 27 Jan 2014 70,067 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 70,067 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 75,991 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 66,235 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 63,131 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 63,131 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 59,837 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 53,407 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 53,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 45,278 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 45,278 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 40,658 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 40,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 30,555 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 24,077 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 JFY is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 JFY, 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 JFY registered?

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

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