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LM03 LZB

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,478 mi
Last recorded99,478 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 LZB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 99,478 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch liner not fitted correctly and may contact the tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 99,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch liner not fitted correctly and may contact the tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 87,391 miles

Offside 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 4 May 2017 81,530 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 75,679 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside brake pad approximately 2mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front mirror glass damages / cracked

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

all four tyres slight perished / cracking

windscreen has some scratches caused by wiper blades but not obscuring drivers view

Fail 29 Apr 2016 75,679 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside brake pad approximately 2mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front mirror glass damages / cracked

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

all four tyres slight perished / cracking

windscreen has some scratches caused by wiper blades but not obscuring drivers view

Pass 15 Apr 2015 71,403 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 67,644 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 63,820 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 63,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 56,368 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 16 Apr 2012 56,349 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Apr 2011 47,898 miles

slight bind to both rear brakes.

Fail 23 Apr 2011 47,898 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

slight bind to both rear brakes.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 36,139 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 27,755 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 20,148 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 13,905 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 12,428 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 LZB is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LZB, 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 LZB is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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