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LV03 RYU

2003 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,663 mi
Last recorded118,663 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 RYU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 118,663 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 118,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 118,696 miles

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings both (2.2.B.1h)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both track rod ends (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 111,698 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 31 Aug 2016 111,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 Aug 2015 107,315 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perishing within tread

Fail 25 Aug 2015 107,305 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perishing within tread

Pass 22 Aug 2014 97,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 92,118 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2013 92,118 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 88,868 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2011 85,359 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 81,450 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 81,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 54,033 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 47,656 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 RYU is a 2003 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 RYU, 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 RYU registered?

LV03 RYU is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 May 2003.

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