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LR03 VXX

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

105,198 mi
Last recorded105,198 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 VXX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2019 105,198 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

coolant low

metal brake pipes corroded

n/s accident damage

oil level low

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads wearing low

service lamp illuminated

Pass 13 Sep 2018 96,626 miles

oily residue on power steering pump

Fail 7 Sep 2018 96,626 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

oily residue on power steering pump

Pass 21 Sep 2017 90,388 miles

high level brake light inop

n/s body damage

Pass 6 Sep 2016 83,078 miles

n/s mirror deteriated

n/s/r tyre perished and wearing unevenly

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2016 83,078 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s mirror deteriated

n/s/r tyre perished and wearing unevenly

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 76,308 miles

Child seat fitted at time of test

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge, perished and deteriorated on outer side wall

Fail 2 Sep 2015 76,294 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Gear box mount (6.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted at time of test

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge, perished and deteriorated on outer side wall

Oil leak

Windscreen washers weak

Wiper blades split and not clearing screen well

Fail 1 Sep 2014 69,090 miles

Auxiliary belt deteriorated

Engine oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 69,090 miles

Auxiliary belt deteriorated

Engine oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 62,208 miles

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

Rear axle bushes perished

Fail 15 Aug 2013 62,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear axle bushes perished

Pass 6 Aug 2012 56,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bodywork damage to nearside & offside rear wheel arches

brake fluid level low

offside rear tyre perished

rear axle bushes perished

Fail 6 Aug 2012 56,559 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

bodywork damage to nearside & offside rear wheel arches

brake fluid level low

offside rear tyre perished

rear axle bushes perished

Fail 15 Aug 2011 51,139 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 51,139 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 45,542 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 40,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2008 36,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Aug 2007 32,173 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 26,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,199 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 23,785 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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LR03 VXX is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VXX, 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 VXX registered?

LR03 VXX is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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