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LO03 BWY

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO03 BWY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 111,700 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 111,700 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 108,814 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 106,969 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 106,969 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 101,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 101,707 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 96,146 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

cracks in both rear tyres.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 89,970 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

cracks in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 83,824 miles

backing rear n/plate starting to pill away from plate

rear wiper blade rubber

spare tyre flat

Pass 16 Jun 2011 78,019 miles

front pads low

Pass 17 Jun 2010 73,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

front brakes slight bind

front discs poor condition

Pass 20 May 2009 62,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2008 51,439 miles

both front tyres badly worn & just on limit...

centre stop light not working....

Pass 30 Oct 2006 40,323 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 40,323 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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LO03 BWY is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LO03 BWY, 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 LO03 BWY registered?

LO03 BWY is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 August 2003.

Is LO03 BWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO03 BWY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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