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LM03 OWU

2003 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,890 mi
Last recorded130,890 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 OWU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 130,890 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 130,890 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 122,623 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 122,623 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 117,299 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 111,026 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 111,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 103,364 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 103,364 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 91,706 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 91,687 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2011 82,191 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 72,344 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 72,343 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 63,715 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 63,715 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 53,404 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 41,001 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 28,274 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 OWU is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OWU, 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 OWU is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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