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LT03 YBD

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,357 mi
Last recorded104,357 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 YBD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 104,357 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 29 Sep 2016 104,357 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 5 Sep 2015 97,071 miles

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

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

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

childseat fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2015 97,071 miles

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

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

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

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

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

childseat fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2014 90,432 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres getting low

offside front tyre getting low

rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 2 Sep 2014 90,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres getting low

offside front tyre getting low

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 27 Aug 2013 83,072 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 82,923 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 75,695 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 75,551 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 64,648 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 64,648 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 63,696 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low

front brake discs worn and lipped

rear brake discs worn and lipped

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to undertray fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2011 63,689 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

both rear tyres wearing low

front brake discs worn and lipped

hi-level stop lamp not working

nearside front sidelight dim

rear brake discs worn and lipped

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to undertray fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2010 58,094 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 58,094 miles

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

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

N/S/F side light dim

N/S/R tyre has 2 foriegn objects in tread

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

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

Unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to undertray fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2009 52,651 miles

hi-level stop lamp not working

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to cover fitted underneath

Fail 2 Apr 2009 52,618 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hi-level stop lamp not working

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to cover fitted underneath

Pass 12 Apr 2008 44,032 miles

hi level stop lamp not working

Pass 18 Apr 2007 35,850 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 35,849 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

offside front top strut bearing assembly worn

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to cover fitted underneath

Fail 25 Apr 2006 27,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 YBD is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YBD, 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 YBD is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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