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LM03 JKX

2003 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,819 mi
Last recorded118,819 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 JKX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 118,819 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm!! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

park brake 16% effort

Fail 5 Dec 2016 118,819 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm!! (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

park brake 16% effort

Pass 8 Dec 2015 116,707 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 109,746 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 109,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2013 99,741 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 99,741 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 99,731 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 96,938 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 96,938 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 90,699 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 90,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 84,357 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 73,072 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 72,761 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 58,209 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 42,349 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 31,522 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 JKX is a 2003 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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