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LV03 SHZ

2003 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,488 mi
Last recorded100,488 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 100,488 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 100,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension top mount noisy on turns

top covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2016 92,755 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 89,974 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 89,974 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2014 77,856 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 63,808 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 56,974 miles

curb damage to nearside rear tyre

slight play in nearside rack joint

Pass 13 Apr 2011 44,627 miles

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

nearside rack arm has slight play

offside front tyre perished

Fail 12 Apr 2011 44,592 miles

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

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

nearside rack arm has slight play

offside front tyre perished

Pass 9 Apr 2010 33,034 miles

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

o/s/f window not working

Fail 9 Apr 2010 33,034 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f window not working

Pass 25 Mar 2009 22,324 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 12,495 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 7,044 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 7,044 miles

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

offside rear tyre has damage to outer wall

Pass 8 Mar 2006 4,070 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 SHZ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SHZ, 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 SHZ registered?

LV03 SHZ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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