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LS03 MXW

2003 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

89,413 mi
Last recorded89,413 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 MXW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 89,413 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Dec 2017 89,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Dec 2016 84,044 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 84,044 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 78,715 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 78,695 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 72,730 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 72,634 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 72,634 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 69,170 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 25 Apr 2013 69,169 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 May 2012 61,808 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 61,808 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

engine oil leak

front fog lights not working

rear number plate slightly deteriorated/delaminated/insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2011 56,457 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 11 Apr 2011 56,457 miles

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

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 6 May 2010 50,952 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

nearside & offside front fog lights not working

nearside & offside rear tyres deteriorated-surface cracks

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 6 May 2010 50,952 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brakes slightly out of balance

nearside & offside front fog lights not working

nearside & offside rear tyres deteriorated-surface cracks

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2009 46,032 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 40,664 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 40,663 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake pads wearing low & discs in poor condition

Pass 31 May 2007 33,066 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 33,066 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 22,718 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 22,714 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wipers smear

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 MXW is a 2003 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 MXW, 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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LS03 MXW is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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