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LV03 ZGB

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

99,316 mi
Last recorded99,316 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 ZGB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 99,316 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak bad

osf inner rack joint has play in joint

undertray fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2015 99,312 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak bad

osf inner rack joint has play in joint

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2014 89,691 miles

Oil leak

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

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

nearside front tyre low

Fail 19 Sep 2014 89,691 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre low

Pass 3 May 2013 75,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust support rubber splitting

Fail 30 Apr 2013 75,685 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre exhaust support rubber splitting

Fail 28 Apr 2012 64,551 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 64,551 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 59,190 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 59,190 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Pass 8 May 2010 51,945 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 51,860 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 May 2009 47,701 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 47,701 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 47,424 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 47,424 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 38,410 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008

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

Fail 2 Jun 2007 34,994 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND ON NEARSIDE REAR

Pass 2 Jun 2007 34,994 miles

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND ON NEARSIDE REAR

Pass 5 Jun 2006 28,902 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 ZGB is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 ZGB, 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 ZGB is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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