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LS03 WVB

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

138,367 mi
Last recorded138,367 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 WVB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 138,367 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 132,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

offside sill damaged

Fail 27 May 2014 132,886 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

offside sill damaged

Pass 22 May 2013 130,153 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has scratches on N/S center screen

Fail 13 May 2013 130,149 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Both rear brake discs corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has scratches on N/S center screen

Pass 18 May 2012 126,623 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion and wear on rear brake discs

o/s outer sill at rear damaged

scratch marks on windscrean n/s

Fail 18 May 2012 126,623 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion and wear on rear brake discs

o/s outer sill at rear damaged

scratch marks on windscrean n/s

Pass 28 May 2011 114,731 miles

n/s door mirrow damaged

Fail 16 May 2011 113,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s door mirrow damaged

Pass 8 May 2010 96,034 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 89,710 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 80,263 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in both side front of the steering rack area

Fail 28 Jun 2008 80,232 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in both side front of the steering rack area

Pass 15 May 2007 76,531 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet will not open suspect broken cable

fuel warning lamp on

Fail 15 May 2007 76,531 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet will not open suspect broken cable

fuel warning lamp on

Fail 25 Apr 2007 76,526 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 76,465 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 66,665 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 WVB is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WVB, 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 WVB is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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