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KU53 UVA

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,506 mi
Last recorded97,506 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 UVA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 97,506 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside steering track rod inner joint has slight play

Pass 28 Apr 2016 92,812 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust centre and rear hangers broken

Pass 25 Apr 2015 88,010 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 88,010 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 85,212 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 85,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 70,864 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 64,253 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 64,195 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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 brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 57,947 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 15 Jul 2011 57,947 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 11 Nov 2010 53,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 53,957 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 47,108 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 47,108 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust heatshield damaged.

o/s electric window innop.

o/s lower screen scratched in wiper sweep.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 40,185 miles

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

n/s/f steering arm has play in its inner balljoint.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 34,069 miles

Steering rack slightly worn on nearside

Pass 31 Oct 2006 28,116 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 UVA is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UVA, 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 UVA is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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