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LM03 JGY

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

78,605 mi
Last recorded78,605 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 78,605 miles

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

front and rear pads wearing

n/s front to rear, rear section brake pipe corroding

n/s/r wing damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing

rear discs wearing

slight bind in o/s/r caliper

Fail 9 Nov 2013 78,605 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

front and rear pads wearing

n/s front to rear, rear section brake pipe corroding

n/s/r wing damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing

rear discs wearing

slight bind in o/s/r caliper

Pass 11 Jan 2013 69,673 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 69,673 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 66,719 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 66,602 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 56,934 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 56,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

heat shield loose

rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2009 51,865 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 51,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 46,575 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 46,575 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 42,486 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 40,792 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 31,555 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 31,555 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 JGY is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 JGY, 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 JGY registered?

LM03 JGY is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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