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KU53 YCG

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

97,557 mi
Last recorded97,557 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 97,557 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 97,555 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge dual depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge dual depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 89,369 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 89,368 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 83,042 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 21 Oct 2016 83,042 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 24 Oct 2015 75,449 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in both inner tie rods

Fail 23 Oct 2015 75,449 miles

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

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 broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in both inner tie rods

Pass 24 Oct 2014 68,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 68,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 59,956 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 52,589 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

front brake discs rusting

n/s washer poor

n/s wiper judders across screen

n/s/r coil spring bigger than o/s

rear brake discs rusting

Pass 25 Nov 2011 43,849 miles

offside front top struct bearing slightly stiff

Fail 25 Nov 2011 43,849 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front top struct bearing slightly stiff

rear brake discs heavily pitted

Pass 29 Nov 2010 32,266 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 32,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 20,448 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 20,445 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 13,737 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 10,893 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 8,701 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 YCG is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YCG, 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 YCG registered?

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

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