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KY53 LPF

2003 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

135,787 mi
Last recorded135,787 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 LPF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2019 135,787 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side lights and fog light (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective is slightly loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp brake lights (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened suggest replacing with brake pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both sides axle bushes are deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2018 122,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

slight damage to front of vehicle

Fail 13 Aug 2018 121,397 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Aug 2017 104,691 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 104,312 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 89,147 miles

high line brake light not conected

Fail 15 Aug 2016 89,147 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

high line brake light not conected

Pass 10 Oct 2015 84,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 84,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 80,272 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 70,915 miles

Child seat fitted to near side rear seat

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 64,673 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 64,673 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 59,153 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 59,153 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

minor damage , nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 3 Sep 2010 52,919 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 52,919 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 45,259 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 37,453 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 31,362 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 31,362 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 24,390 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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KY53 LPF is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KY53 LPF, 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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KY53 LPF is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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