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LT03 EVX

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,986 mi
Last recorded93,986 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 EVX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 93,986 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

stabilizer arm corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2018 93,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

stabilizer arm corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2017 92,463 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear cross beam corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 90,430 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 90,429 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)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

EML illuminated

oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2015 88,441 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 88,441 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 86,119 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

all tyres perished

Pass 23 Feb 2013 84,201 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 84,201 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 78,733 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 67,623 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 67,623 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 57,561 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 57,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2009 47,557 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 47,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 37,160 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,630 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 21,218 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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LT03 EVX is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LT03 EVX, 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 LT03 EVX registered?

LT03 EVX is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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