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LV03 ZCE

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,183 mi
Last recorded95,183 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 ZCE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 95,183 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 95,182 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal contact (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake balance poor

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 80,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 80,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 70,963 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 67,898 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 63,579 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 59,663 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 55,893 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,007 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 48,365 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 43,441 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 3 Mar 2008 39,194 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 39,194 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 34,252 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 34,252 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

column switch assy seems loose but not insecure

rear lamp condensated

Pass 14 Jun 2006 32,833 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 30,875 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Feb 2006 30,719 miles

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

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 ZCE is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZCE, 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 ZCE registered?

LV03 ZCE is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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