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KU53 YBO

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,403 mi
Last recorded97,403 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 97,403 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 97,403 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 95,290 miles

both headlamps poor pattern

nsf wheel rim bent and both front tyres worn low inner edges

play in osf inner steering joint

Fail 4 Dec 2015 95,290 miles

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

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

both headlamps poor pattern

nsf wheel rim bent and both front tyres worn low inner edges

play in osf inner steering joint

Pass 25 Nov 2014 84,439 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front strut top bearings slightly rough when turning steering

Fail 21 Nov 2014 83,960 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front strut top bearings slightly rough when turning steering

Pass 4 Dec 2013 75,912 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 75,889 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 66,822 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 66,822 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 58,021 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 58,021 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 49,688 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 38,211 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 27,493 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 21,755 miles

front wiper motor niosy

Pass 19 Dec 2006 18,068 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 YBO is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YBO, 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 YBO registered?

KU53 YBO is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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