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LM52 SKU

2003 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

99,842 mi
Last recorded99,842 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 SKU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2012 99,842 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 3 Aug 2012 99,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

air bag light on

Pass 9 Mar 2011 88,900 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 88,898 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 75,899 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 65,982 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 65,982 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 53,656 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 53,656 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 41,276 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

center and rear exhaust mounts deteriorating

Fail 20 Mar 2007 41,270 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

center and rear exhaust mounts deteriorating

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2006 27,953 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 27,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LM52 SKU is a 2003 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LM52 SKU, 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 SKU registered?

LM52 SKU is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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