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KU53 HGG

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,068 mi
Last recorded74,068 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 74,068 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D rubbers splitting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough but not excessive as the guidelines stae

view to rear from rear view mirror is very limited

Pass 23 Jun 2017 68,809 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D rubbers splitting (2.4.G.2)

Front Wiper blades starting to smear

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing is rough but not excessively rough

view to rear from rear view mirror is very limited

Fail 12 Jun 2017 685,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D rubbers splitting (2.4.G.2)

Front Wiper blades starting to smear

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing is rough but not excessively rough

view to rear from rear view mirror is very limited

Pass 1 Jun 2016 62,273 miles

Catalytic converter breaking up from within.

View to the rear through rear view mirror is limited due to an opaque rear window.

Fail 31 May 2016 62,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

passenger door does not latch securely closed boot lid (6.2.B.1a)

catalist brick loose/rattles in exhaust

view to rear from rear view mirror is very limited

Pass 2 Jun 2015 51,968 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 51,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2014 49,215 miles

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

Rear view restricted from centre mirror

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 2 Sep 2014 49,215 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Apr 2013 42,578 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 42,578 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 42,557 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 36,600 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2012 36,600 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 29,862 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 29,862 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 24,830 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 19,191 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 16,047 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 11,862 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 HGG is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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