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LS03 NCA

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

16,178 mi
Last recorded16,178 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 NCA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 16,178 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 15,498 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 13,909 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 11,194 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 11,194 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 8,391 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 8,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 5,726 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 5,726 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 2,449 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 101,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Oct 2014 101,130 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 97,884 miles

Both rear brake discs are surface corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2013 97,884 miles

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

Both rear brake discs are surface corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 90,378 miles

Rear wiper blade is split

Fail 15 Aug 2012 90,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade is split

Pass 2 Aug 2011 79,459 miles

Rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 2 Aug 2011 79,459 miles

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

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

Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 9 Aug 2010 68,070 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 68,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 55,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 55,644 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 41,806 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 27,423 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 22,232 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 NCA is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NCA, 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 NCA is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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