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LS03 WYM

2003 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests24 (10 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

129,629 mi
Last recorded129,629 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 14 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2018 129,629 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users cooling fan insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front bumper insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short engine bay wiring loom (1.9.2b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly support bearing rough collapsed (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Steering locking device missing steering lock does not activate once key card removed (fault indicated also on dash board) (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily at edges / perished / cracked (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear hand brake caliper handbrake actuation arms appear to be seized (not returned to stop)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 129,499 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users radiator fan insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged a.b.s. senser insecure (3.4.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) cowling to column inecure (2.1.2a)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper loose (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front windscreen washers not working

Offside Front Inner arch cover missing

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

radiator leaking coolant

Fail 11 May 2017 128,693 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper loose (6.1.C.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front number plate deteriorating

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint boot twisted

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

Offside Front Inner arch missing

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

no air bag light on ignition cycle

Fail 26 Apr 2017 128,692 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Front number plate deteriorating

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint boot twisted

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

no air bag light on ignition cycle

Pass 11 Mar 2016 124,231 miles

child seats fitted in rear, seatbelts not tested

slight play both front bottom ball joint

Fail 11 Mar 2016 124,231 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seats fitted in rear, seatbelts not tested

slight play both front bottom ball joint

Pass 27 Feb 2015 119,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2014 114,100 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 114,100 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 111,690 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 111,494 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 105,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

Fail 10 Jan 2012 105,948 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

Pass 29 Jan 2011 93,229 miles

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

both inner steering arms have slight movement

both w arch covers plastic broken

glow plug leaking

osr caliper has restricteds free movement

Fail 29 Jan 2011 93,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both inner steering arms have slight movement

both w arch covers plastic broken

glow plug leaking

osr caliper has restricteds free movement

Pass 11 Jan 2010 88,622 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 88,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 78,535 miles

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

possible fuel leak

Fail 30 Dec 2008 78,535 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

possible fuel leak

Pass 13 Sep 2007 63,163 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 63,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 63,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear disc slightly corroded and worn

Pass 24 Aug 2006 52,513 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 52,513 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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 WYM is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 WYM, 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 WYM is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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