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LS03 FSU

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

125,342 mi
Last recorded125,342 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 FSU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 125,342 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 125,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 125,297 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal clutch pedal rubber missing (3.3.A.1c)

Emissions not tested exhaust blow on centre box (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint steering tie rod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position headlight switch wired permanently on (1.1.A.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyes (4.1.E.1)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot lid (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 117,176 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 117,170 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 116,674 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 100,613 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 100,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 89,559 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 89,517 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 78,002 miles

slight play n/s/f steering arm

Fail 4 Aug 2011 77,745 miles

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

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

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

slight play n/s/f steering arm

Pass 17 Jul 2010 67,365 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to n/s/r

instrument panel indicates service due

object hanging from rear view mirror causing obstruction to drivers view greater than 40mm in zone'b'(removed)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 67,365 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to n/s/r

instrument panel indicates service due

object hanging from rear view mirror causing obstruction to drivers view greater than 40mm in zone'b'(removed)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 60,065 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 60,065 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 55,602 miles

uneven wear on front tyre`s

various body damage

Pass 5 Jun 2007 50,698 miles

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2006 37,090 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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LS03 FSU is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 LS03 FSU, 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 LS03 FSU registered?

LS03 FSU is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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