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LV03 YXM

2003 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,272 mi
Last recorded121,272 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 YXM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 121,272 miles

Catalytic converter to centre section exhaust clamp heavily corroded

Central High level stop light not working

Front Registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 121,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Catalytic converter to centre section exhaust clamp heavily corroded

Central High level stop light not working

Front Registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 114,884 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 112,272 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 109,651 miles

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

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

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

steering pump oily

Fail 12 Jun 2015 103,831 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Jun 2015 103,831 miles

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Jul 2014 99,237 miles

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

wipers deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2014 99,237 miles

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

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

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

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

wipers deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2013 91,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

PAS fluid weap at pump

brake fluid level close to min

front brake discs & pads worn

n/s/r tyre deteriorating & slight damaged on outer wall

old outer CV boot clip wrapped around o/s/f ABS reluctor ring

rear brake discs deteriorating/worn

rear brakes v slight bind

signs of poss coolant leak

Fail 5 Jun 2013 91,609 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

PAS fluid weap at pump

brake fluid level close to min

front brake discs & pads worn

n/s/r tyre deteriorating & slight damaged on outer wall

old outer CV boot clip wrapped around o/s/f ABS reluctor ring

rear brake discs deteriorating/worn

rear brakes v slight bind

signs of poss coolant leak

Pass 26 Jun 2012 85,753 miles

all brake discs rusty(standing)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 85,753 miles

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

all brake discs rusty(standing)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 78,395 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 78,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 70,930 miles

Nearside wiper poor condition

Oil around PAS pump area

Pass 27 Aug 2009 62,006 miles

Rear number plate poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2008 52,341 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 41,841 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 32,358 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 32,358 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 YXM is a 2003 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YXM, 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 YXM registered?

LV03 YXM is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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