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LM52 BFO

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,541 mi
Last recorded63,541 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 BFO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2013 63,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 63,541 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 57,855 miles

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside sill damaged

play in offside steering arm

Fail 5 Sep 2012 57,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs worn

nearisde rear tyre corn on edge

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside sill damaged

play in offside steering arm

rear discs worn

Pass 18 Aug 2011 52,831 miles

front discs wonr

front no plate deterited

ofside sill damaged

play in offside steering arm

rear discs worn

Pass 13 Aug 2010 48,008 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 48,006 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

nearsdie front tyre worn close to legal limit

play in offside steering arm

Pass 9 Sep 2009 41,863 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 39,167 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 29,483 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 17,855 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 14,304 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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LM52 BFO is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LM52 BFO, 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 LM52 BFO registered?

LM52 BFO is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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The MOT history for LM52 BFO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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