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LS03 NCZ

2003 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,600 mi
Last recorded126,600 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 NCZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 126,600 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 119,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 10 Oct 2013 119,526 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

boot will not open,access gained via rear seats

check injection message displayed

washer jets partially blocked

Pass 5 Sep 2012 115,150 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

auxilary belt deteriorated

both rear brake calipers,parking brake lever springs missing

o/s parking brake lever(caliper)does not release

Fail 28 Aug 2012 115,150 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

auxilary belt deteriorated

both rear brake calipers,parking brake lever springs missing

o/s parking brake lever(caliper)does not release

Pass 2 Aug 2011 113,638 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 98,132 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 98,132 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 83,379 miles

Nearside steering rack has slight play.

Offside front tyre has wear on inner tread.

Tracking required.

Fail 28 Jul 2009 83,379 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside steering rack has slight play.

Offside front tyre has wear on inner tread.

Tracking required.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 61,046 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 61,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 44,384 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2006 35,419 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 NCZ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel 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 LS03 NCZ, 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 NCZ registered?

LS03 NCZ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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