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KU53 UXL

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,506 mi
Last recorded130,506 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 UXL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2016 130,506 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 120,482 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front strut top mounts stiff

Pass 29 Aug 2014 109,991 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 109,991 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 87,680 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 85,704 miles

Front brake discs corroded slightly

O/S/F tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 15 Jul 2011 83,014 miles

Nail in O/S/F Tyre

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 83,014 miles

Nail in O/S/F Tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 79,910 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 79,910 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 76,958 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 76,958 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 70,382 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 60,026 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 54,722 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 UXL is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UXL, 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 UXL registered?

KU53 UXL is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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