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KU53 VGC

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,435 mi
Last recorded136,435 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 VGC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2014 136,435 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osr disc corroded

play nsf steering tie-rod

tyres 3mm

Pass 12 Mar 2014 136,435 miles

osr disc corroded

play nsf steering tie-rod

tyres 3mm

Pass 11 Mar 2013 126,395 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure.

slight knock datected at upper steering coloum

slight play in offside and nearside front track rod ends.

Fail 8 Mar 2013 126,385 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure.

slight knock datected at upper steering coloum

slight play in offside and nearside front track rod ends.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 118,488 miles

airbag warning light on

play in ns track rod ball joint

slight play in front anti roll bar links

Fail 21 Mar 2012 118,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

airbag warning light on

play in ns track rod ball joint

service light on

slight blow centre exhaust

slight play in front anti roll bar links

Pass 25 Mar 2011 115,381 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2009 108,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 98,240 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear box blowing and rusted

Pass 16 Oct 2007 84,545 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 63,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Oct 2006 63,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VGC is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VGC, 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 VGC registered?

KU53 VGC is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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The MOT history for KU53 VGC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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