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LV03 MLN

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,059 mi
Last recorded139,059 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 MLN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 139,059 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both end bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front bumper split covered up

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 139,059 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both end bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front bumper split covered up

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 69,791 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 113,573 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

rear suspension bushes weakening

rear wiperblade split

Fail 28 Mar 2014 113,573 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

rear suspension bushes weakening

rear wiperblade split

Pass 25 Mar 2013 99,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

some imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 25 Mar 2013 99,063 miles

Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

some imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 18 May 2012 90,582 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Oil leak

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

Top engine cover insecure

Fail 18 May 2012 90,582 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Oil leak

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

Top engine cover insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2011 83,089 miles

front shockers leaking

Fail 20 Jun 2011 83,089 miles

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

front shockers leaking

Pass 21 Jun 2010 71,949 miles

rear brake discs worn

rear tyre treads low

Pass 4 Jun 2009 60,891 miles

freeplay in steering rack

both front tyres just legal

rear brake discs in very poor condition

Fail 4 Jun 2009 60,891 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres just legal

freeplay in steering rack

rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 28 May 2008 48,200 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 36,328 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 27,781 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 27,781 miles

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

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 MLN is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MLN, 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 MLN registered?

LV03 MLN is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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