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LW03 JYS

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,281 mi
Last recorded115,281 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 JYS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 115,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front and o/s/f/tyres worn from inner and outer edge

Nearside Rear and o/s/r/tyres worn from inner and outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2018 110,019 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 110,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 102,567 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 96,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 96,740 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 92,603 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 89,602 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 80,921 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2012 80,596 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 69,962 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both front steering arms has slight play

both rear tyres has slight cuts on inner wall

center stop light not working

front and rear dics corroded

Pass 19 May 2010 62,589 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 50,292 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 49,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jun 2009 49,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 43,759 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 34,105 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 24,267 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 JYS is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 JYS, 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 JYS is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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