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LV03 SHX

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,766 mi
Last recorded91,766 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 SHX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 91,766 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 91,748 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 824,860 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 82,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 73,119 miles

Off side rear tyre poor and cracking.

Spare Wheel Missing.

Fail 10 Aug 2013 73,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Engine management lamp on permenently.

Off side rear tyre poor and cracking.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare Wheel Missing.

Unable to check near side rear wheel bearing due to brake binding.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 63,984 miles

Appears to be slight brake bind starting at rear brakes

Orange engine management light at dash stays ON

Slight wear and movement starting at front roll-bar N/S outer bush

Fail 10 Aug 2012 63,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Appears to be slight brake bind starting at rear brakes

Orange engine management light at dash stays ON

Slight wear and movement starting at front roll-bar N/S outer bush

Pass 18 Jul 2011 53,595 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 47,363 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 47,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 37,473 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 20 Jul 2009 37,473 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 24 Sep 2008 34,238 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 28,485 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,633 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2007 19,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 11,935 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 SHX is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 SHX, 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 SHX registered?

LV03 SHX is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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