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LW03 KHJ

2003 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

85,776 mi
Last recorded85,776 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 KHJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 85,776 miles

1/ both head lights becoming dull

2/ slight play in n/s of steering rack

3/ both rear tyres becoming perished

Fail 24 Nov 2018 85,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

1/ both head lights becoming dull

2/ slight play in n/s of steering rack

3/ both rear tyres becoming perished

Pass 23 Nov 2017 78,265 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 78,136 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 72,677 miles

1/ slight exhaust blow at rear joint

Fail 21 Nov 2016 72,662 miles

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

1/ slight exhaust blow at rear joint

Pass 30 Nov 2015 66,776 miles

1.slight wearin n/s steering rack 2.n/s/r tyre wearing low on outside edge

Fail 21 Nov 2015 66,668 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

1.slight wearin n/s steering rack 2.n/s/r tyre wearing low on outside edge

Pass 25 Nov 2014 61,314 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 56,913 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 56,839 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

1/ both rear brake discs becoming corroded 2/ rear brake pads becoming worn

Pass 30 Nov 2012 53,043 miles

1.slight exhaust leak from centre pipe 2.o/s/f cv gaitor loose

Pass 15 Dec 2011 46,406 miles

1. n/s front tyre wearing low on outside edge. 2. o/s front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Fail 2 Dec 2011 46,116 miles

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

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

1. n/s front tyre wearing low on outside edge. 2. o/s front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 39,316 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 39,307 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 33,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 29,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight play in nearside trackrod

Pass 14 Dec 2007 25,689 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 25,643 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Dec 2006 19,326 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 19,182 miles

High level brake light not working!

Fail 28 Jul 2006 19,181 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre treads, also tyre tread depth = 2mm on outer edge.

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 KHJ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KHJ, 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 KHJ registered?

LW03 KHJ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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