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LM03 VZA

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,592 mi
Last recorded107,592 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 VZA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 107,592 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Fog light warning light staying on

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 107,592 miles

Emissions not tested Oil Warning Light Staying On (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Fog light warning light staying on

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 93,700 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 93,700 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 93,204 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 91,532 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Nov 2018 91,530 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down Pipe Flex With Catalytic Convetor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2017 98,548 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 89,547 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush N/S + O/S Inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering Arm Has Slight Play

Pass 5 Nov 2016 87,586 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 87,585 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 85,750 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 85,750 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 83,194 miles

O/F tyre just above the legal limit.....

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake pad's low

Pass 27 Sep 2013 77,095 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 72,878 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 72,878 miles

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside and Offside front top suspension mountings have movement on turnings.

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre inner and outer edges wearing smooth also wearing low.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 66,311 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 61,022 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 61,022 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 55,191 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 45,084 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 36,041 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 24,090 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 VZA is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VZA, 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 VZA is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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