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KU53 CXG

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,267 mi
Last recorded101,267 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 CXG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 101,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Bumper damaged

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 101,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Bumper damaged

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 99,602 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 95,859 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear hose (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 95,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear hose (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 88,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Aug 2016 88,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 83,385 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 79,382 miles

ADVISE, NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE, ALSO SLIGHTLY MIS-SHAPED.

ADVISE, PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT INNER STEERING JOINT CLOSE TO EXCESS.

ADVISE, chips in front screen.

ADVISE, slight play in offside front inner steering joint.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2014 79,279 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ADVISE, NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE, ALSO SLIGHTLY MIS-SHAPED.

ADVISE, PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT INNER STEERING JOINT CLOSE TO EXCESS.

ADVISE, chips in front screen.

ADVISE, slight play in offside front inner steering joint.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 72,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2013 72,072 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2012 62,715 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 62,714 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 55,875 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 55,875 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 50,363 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 50,363 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 44,786 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 44,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 38,659 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 38,659 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 32,387 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 24,634 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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KU53 CXG is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KU53 CXG, 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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KU53 CXG is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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