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LN03 VAE

2003 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

44,901 mi
Last recorded44,901 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 VAE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 44,901 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit has a small crack in lens

Offside Front wing mirror damaged but not insecure

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

Pass 21 May 2021 42,287 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat has slight play in backrest

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp cracked however not effecting light output

Offside Front seat has slight play in backrest

Offside Front side mirror damaged however not insecure

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Fail 21 May 2021 42,287 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat has slight play in backrest

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp cracked however not effecting light output

Offside Front seat has slight play in backrest

Offside Front side mirror damaged however not insecure

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 26 May 2020 41,596 miles

Central rear view mirror image distorted ( slightly)

Nearside Rear hole in lens not showing light

Pass 25 Mar 2019 40,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 39,706 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 39,706 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 38,835 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front tyre has deep cut outer wall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight movement drivers seat back

slight movement offside mirror

steering rack wet

Fail 10 Mar 2017 38,835 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front tyre has deep cut outer wall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight movement drivers seat back

slight movement offside mirror

steering rack wet

Pass 5 Mar 2016 37,443 miles

slight movement in drivers seat

Fail 5 Mar 2016 37,443 miles

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

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

slight movement in drivers seat

Pass 28 Feb 2015 35,282 miles

osr tyre deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2015 35,282 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osr tyre deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2014 32,857 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 32,857 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 30,535 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

osr tyre sidewall damaged(runflat)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 30,535 miles

osr tyre sidewall damaged(runflat)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 27,488 miles

o/s/r tyre has run flat slight damaged toside wall

Fail 17 Nov 2011 27,488 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre has run flat slight damaged toside wall

slight flat spot on n/s/f tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2010 23,454 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 19,416 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 19,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 14,837 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 11,405 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 11,405 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 6,936 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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LN03 VAE is a 2003 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LN03 VAE, 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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LN03 VAE is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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