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LV03 LTE

2003 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,800 mi
Last recorded134,800 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 LTE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 134,800 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 134,793 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 109,658 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 108,829 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 85,255 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 85,255 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 85,167 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

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

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

Offside 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 Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

battery cover loose

both front seat belts slow to retract

n/s door mirror loose

oil level just above minimum

Pass 26 May 2011 69,639 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 61,683 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 53,763 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 53,763 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 41,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 35,375 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 29,456 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 29,456 miles

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 LTE is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LV03 LTE, 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 LTE is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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