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LT03 ZPN

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

91,977 mi
Last recorded91,977 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 ZPN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 91,977 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 91,977 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak from radiator

Coolant level below minimum

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 89,658 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced non load bearing cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 87,662 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 87,662 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working possibly frozen (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 85,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 83,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 83,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 82,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 82,238 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 79,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 77,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 77,436 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 77,237 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 77,237 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 75,050 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 12 Jun 2017 75,050 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

eml light on

Pass 16 Jun 2016 73,205 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 73,205 miles

front brake application uneven nearside slow (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 71,406 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 71,406 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 68,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 68,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 63,736 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 63,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 56,172 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 56,161 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 52,568 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 52,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 48,124 miles

Bottom section of tailgate will not open

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 26 May 2010 48,124 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Bottom section of tailgate will not open

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 42,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 May 2008 35,858 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 35,858 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 28,983 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 23,152 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 23,152 miles

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

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

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

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 ZPN is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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 ZPN, 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 ZPN is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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