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LV03 WVF

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,868 mi
Last recorded98,868 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 WVF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 98,868 miles

Offside Front Brake disc slightly distorted.

Offside steering arm slightly worn.

Rear coil spring corroded.

Fail 6 Apr 2017 98,810 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc slightly distorted.

Offside steering arm slightly worn.

Rear coil spring corroded.

Pass 29 Mar 2016 90,941 miles

Inner rack joints slightly worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 90,931 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Inner rack joints slightly worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 85,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 85,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 73,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

center exhaust mounting weak

Fail 8 Apr 2014 73,640 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

center exhaust mounting weak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 62,013 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 61,993 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery dead at start of test

boot lid rams weak

osf seat belt slow to retract

serv light on

Pass 24 Feb 2012 61,986 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 61,982 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 55,194 miles

engine under tray fitted limited view of components.

front & rear brake discs worn & corroded.

n/s/rear tyre getting close to legal limit.

nsf wheel rim damaged/distorted

o/s/front tyre perished & worn on edge.

Fail 5 Feb 2011 55,191 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine under tray fitted limited view of components.

front & rear brake discs worn & corroded.

n/s wheel rim distorted.

n/s/rear tyre getting close to legal limit.

o/s/front tyre perished & worn on edge.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 51,276 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 44,707 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 37,040 miles

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

damp around o/s/f outer cv gaitor

Pass 22 Feb 2007 32,088 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 30,284 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 29,674 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 WVF is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WVF, 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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LV03 WVF is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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