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LR03 VWD

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

57,395 mi
Last recorded57,395 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 VWD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 57,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 57,297 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

hubcaps fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2014 57,297 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

hubcaps fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2012 55,855 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 55,826 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 54,479 miles

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

front discs are worn rusty and scord

Pass 1 Feb 2010 48,307 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steel whel fitted to offside front

Fail 29 Jan 2010 48,301 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steel whel fitted to offside front

Pass 26 Jan 2009 43,402 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 40,047 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 40,047 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

off side front tyres close to wear bars

Fail 29 May 2007 32,218 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)

Pass 29 May 2007 32,218 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 21,056 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

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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LR03 VWD is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LR03 VWD, 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 LR03 VWD registered?

LR03 VWD is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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