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KU53 YCE

2003 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,629 mi
Last recorded87,629 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2010
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 YCE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2010 87,629 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 87,627 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 87,381 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

slight play in both steering tie-rods

Pass 31 Oct 2008 76,215 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 76,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 63,575 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

OIL LEVEL VERY LOW

SLIGHT PLAY N/S RACK

Pass 27 Oct 2006 49,045 miles

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

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

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 YCE is a 2003 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YCE, 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 YCE registered?

KU53 YCE is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is KU53 YCE safe to buy?

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