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LW03 HSV

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,135 mi
Last recorded106,135 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 HSV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 106,135 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 106,054 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 98,390 miles

both steering arms have play

Pass 1 Jun 2018 92,622 miles

front brake pads worn low

front reg plate deteriorated

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front wheel rim damaged

play steering arms/rack ends

rear reg plate deteriorated

wipers smear

Pass 15 Apr 2017 88,519 miles

front reg plate deteriorated

offside front tyre close legal limit

play steering arms/rack ends

wipers smear

Pass 29 Feb 2016 83,981 miles

front pads worn

nearside front tyre close legal limit

offside rear tyre close legal limit

play steering arms

Pass 19 Jan 2015 78,067 miles

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

o/s/f spring condition

o/s/f top mount condition

steering arms have slight play

Pass 21 Dec 2013 70,953 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

movement steering arms

Fail 20 Oct 2012 57,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

movement steering arms

Pass 20 Oct 2012 57,758 miles

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

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

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

movement steering arms

Fail 21 Jul 2011 50,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 50,339 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 42,495 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 34,430 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 28,326 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 21,261 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 16,102 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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LW03 HSV is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LW03 HSV, 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 LW03 HSV registered?

LW03 HSV is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 August 2003.

Is LW03 HSV safe to buy?

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