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LW03 JXC

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,056 mi
Last recorded114,056 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 JXC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 114,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

steering lock onlys engauges when turned to the left

Fail 5 Jun 2015 114,056 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

steering lock onlys engauges when turned to the left

Pass 20 Jun 2014 103,619 miles

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

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Fail 13 Jun 2014 103,619 miles

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

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

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Fail 14 Jun 2013 94,290 miles

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

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

n/s/f steering arm has play

Pass 14 Jun 2013 94,290 miles

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

n/s/f steering arm has play

Pass 21 Jun 2012 88,238 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 83,322 miles

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

front brake discs & pads worn

rear brake discs & pads worn

rear wiper poor

steering rack o/s play close to limits

undertray fitted

w/screen chipped

Fail 23 Jun 2011 83,322 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs & pads worn

rear brake discs & pads worn

rear wiper poor

steering rack o/s play close to limits

undertray fitted

w/screen chipped

Pass 29 Jun 2010 76,732 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 76,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

STRONG ADVISE play in nearside and offside front inner rackends

baby seat nearside rear

Pass 9 Jun 2009 65,982 miles

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

battery light on due to alternator pully broke and aux belt snapped

nearside front tyre has minor cuts in the tread

play in nearside front inner rack end

Fail 9 Jun 2009 65,982 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

battery light on due to alternator pully broke and aux belt snapped

nearside front tyre has minor cuts in the tread

play in nearside front inner rack end

Pass 3 Jun 2008 53,415 miles

high level brake light not workin

Fail 3 Jun 2008 53,415 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

high level brake light not workin

Pass 19 Jun 2007

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)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 31,801 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 JXC is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LW03 JXC, 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 JXC registered?

LW03 JXC is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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