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LV03 CXJ

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

40,983 mi
Last recorded40,983 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 CXJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 40,983 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 39,435 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 37,725 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 37,213 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 36,604 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 35,772 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 34,504 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 33,165 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 31,418 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 30,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 29,297 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 27,567 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 26,245 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 24,760 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 23,475 miles

Lateral bar to front of rear axle is corroded

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 21,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/r tyre sidewall is perishing

Pass 5 Mar 2010 20,687 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/s/r tyre outer sidewall is beginning to perish

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 19,396 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 17,902 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 16,094 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 14,282 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 14,282 miles

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

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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LV03 CXJ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LV03 CXJ, 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 LV03 CXJ registered?

LV03 CXJ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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