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LV03 FDL

2003 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,339 mi
Last recorded177,339 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 FDL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 177,339 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 169,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 157,052 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 145,756 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 145,756 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 132,303 miles

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

both front lower arm balljoints have slight play

o/s/r tyre on limit

oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2016 132,303 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front lower arm balljoints have slight play

o/s/r tyre on limit

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 127,396 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 121,641 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 121,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 116,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2013 116,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Lower Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 111,711 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 102,478 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 88,975 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 75,071 miles

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

nail o/s rear tire. and tire cracking

rear no plate discoulered

Fail 18 Sep 2008 75,071 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nail o/s rear tire. and tire cracking

rear no plate discoulered

Pass 21 Sep 2007 59,283 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 44,018 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 44,018 miles

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

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 FDL is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FDL, 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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LV03 FDL is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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