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LT03 FEJ

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,852 mi
Last recorded119,852 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 FEJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 119,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp loose (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 119,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp loose (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 116,327 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 113,895 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 113,895 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 111,330 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2013 111,328 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2012 108,666 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 105,674 miles

N/S/R Tyre has cracks on outter wall

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 99,840 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 99,832 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 91,611 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 91,611 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 83,124 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 83,124 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 72,704 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 52,431 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 52,429 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 FEJ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 LT03 FEJ, 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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LT03 FEJ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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