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LO03 BZC

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

119,768 mi
Last recorded119,768 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 119,768 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 119,765 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 117,312 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 114,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 114,019 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 109,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 109,950 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central stop light not working

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 105,491 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 100,388 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 94,190 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s d rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear side lights flickers with indicators/hazards

Fail 18 Jun 2018 94,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s d rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear side lights flickers with indicators/hazards

Pass 23 Jun 2017 87,789 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 87,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

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

Offside Rear signs of binding

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 81,488 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 73,715 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 64,719 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 64,666 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

off side front tyre devoid of tread on both edges

Pass 4 Jul 2013 56,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2012 49,801 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 42,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both wipers split

damage to bodywork

Pass 27 Jul 2010 37,533 miles

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

damage to bodywork

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Jul 2009 33,057 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 33,057 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

centre brake light not working

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

rear brake pads low

Pass 30 Jul 2008 27,672 miles

centre brake light inop

nearside rear tyre side wall perrishing

Pass 7 Mar 2007 22,089 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 22,089 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 21,523 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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LO03 BZC is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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