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KU53 YAV

2003 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,863 mi
Last recorded92,863 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 YAV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 92,863 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall but not to cords

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted

nearside and offside front brake discs worn and corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2015 82,434 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing inspection underneath

small splits in both front wiper blades

Fail 29 Oct 2015 82,434 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint inner rack arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint inner rack arm (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres worn

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing inspection underneath

small splits in both front wiper blades

Pass 27 Oct 2014 70,965 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 59,860 miles

exhaust back box starting to split but not blowing

Fail 22 Oct 2013 59,860 miles

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

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

exhaust back box starting to split but not blowing

Pass 23 Oct 2012 50,733 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2012 50,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 40,130 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 34,657 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 27,796 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 19,418 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 16,566 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 12,879 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 YAV is a 2003 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YAV, 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 YAV registered?

KU53 YAV is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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