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LV03 PZU

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

52,645 mi
Last recorded52,645 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 PZU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 52,645 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 51,356 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 51,356 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 49,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2013 49,884 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 48,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate damaged

Parking brake lever-plastic cover insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,114 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside front wing damaged

Fail 19 Apr 2011 47,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside front wing damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2010 46,446 miles

Front number plate damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2009 14,854 miles

Front number plate damaged

Parking brake lever cover insecure

Sticker stuck on rear number plate

Fail 24 Apr 2009 14,854 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside and offside wiper blades split on the edges

Offside front wheel cover missing

Parking brake lever cover insecure

Sticker stuck on rear number plate

Windscreen very dirty - unable to see damages in swept area

Pass 10 Apr 2008 16,216 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2008 16,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2007 41,284 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 41,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 37,347 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 PZU is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LV03 PZU, 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 PZU registered?

LV03 PZU is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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The MOT history for LV03 PZU shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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