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KU53 YCF

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,831 mi
Last recorded77,831 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 77,831 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 77,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2012

n/s/r tyre badly worn

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

Fail 12 Sep 2012

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre badly worn

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

Pass 26 Oct 2011 68,538 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 68,513 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Oct 2010 62,123 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 57,586 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 57,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2008 49,999 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 46,768 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2007 46,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 28,236 miles

slight binding on rear brakes...............

Pass 4 Jul 2006 20,618 miles

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

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

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 YCF is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YCF, 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 YCF registered?

KU53 YCF is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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