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LW03 JYA

2003 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,234 mi
Last recorded102,234 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 JYA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Dec 2017 102,234 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 95,728 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 95,728 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play RACK END (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 88,806 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE END OF STEERING RACK

Fail 7 Jan 2016 88,806 miles

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE END OF STEERING RACK

Pass 22 Dec 2014 82,173 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 82,173 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 75,963 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 75,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 68,935 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 68,559 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 67,089 miles

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

slight movement in nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 31 Aug 2011 67,089 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

slight movement in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 26 Aug 2010 60,985 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 54,310 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 48,697 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 41,132 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 36,001 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 36,001 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 JYA is a 2003 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 JYA, 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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LW03 JYA is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 August 2003.

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