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LW03 JXM

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,869 mi
Last recorded100,869 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 JXM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 100,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Sep 2021 100,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2020 77,013 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2019 73,696 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking

brake discs corroded, all 4

Pass 1 Jun 2018 71,868 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through inner chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front head light pattern poor

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced slightly interference with indicator light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear centre brake light disconected

Fail 1 Jun 2018 71,868 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through inner chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front head light pattern poor

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced slightly interference with indicator light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 64,510 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer gaiter covered with grease

centre brake light not working

Fail 30 May 2017 64,510 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer gaiter covered with grease

centre brake light not working

Pass 2 Jun 2016 58,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight play steering joints

Pass 26 May 2015 53,985 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 52,093 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 45,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 37,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 35,733 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 33,743 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 30,840 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 28,167 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 28,131 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 26,095 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 23,357 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 23 Jun 2006 20,261 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 JXM is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 JXM, 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 JXM registered?

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

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