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LM03 VVS

2003 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

113,235 mi
Last recorded113,235 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 VVS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 113,235 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 112,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 107,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 106,506 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 99,450 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 95,694 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 91,254 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 83,287 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 67,346 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 67,346 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 64,383 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 62,558 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 59,958 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 54,622 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 54,622 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 46,414 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 41,587 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 36,241 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 28,566 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 21,675 miles

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)

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 VVS is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VVS, 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 VVS registered?

LM03 VVS is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 July 2003.

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