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KU53 HBZ

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,256 mi
Last recorded82,256 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 HBZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 82,256 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 76,530 miles

All brake discs corroded

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

top Macpherson bearings deteriorating both sides

top rear lamp not working

Fail 3 Oct 2013 76,530 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

All brake discs corroded

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

top Macpherson bearings deteriorating both sides

top rear lamp not working

Pass 28 Sep 2012 73,584 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 73,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front top mounts have so me roughness in top bearings

both rear tyres are perishing

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 3 Oct 2011 70,190 miles

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

both front upper strut mounts are slightly rough in rotation

Pass 14 Oct 2010 67,101 miles

rear discs worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s rack plunge slight play

Fail 12 Oct 2010 67,084 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s rack plunge slight play

rear discs worn

Pass 9 Oct 2009 54,063 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 54,063 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

rear number plate poor

Pass 14 Oct 2008 50,629 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate poor

Pass 29 Aug 2007 43,498 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 33,376 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 32,504 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 HBZ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KU53 HBZ, 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 KU53 HBZ registered?

KU53 HBZ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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