MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,721 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
service light spanner on
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
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)
service light spanner on
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
air-bag warning light on
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
air-bag warning light on
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
slight play in offside steering arm
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
steering rack has slight play on offside.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
steering rack has slight play on offside.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
airbag light on
front disc brakes worn
nearside rear tyre worn close too legal limit
rear brake pads look low
slight play in offside front track rod
offside rear tyre low
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
offside rear tyre low
How Reliable is the Renault Megane?
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LB53 GWJ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 LB53 GWJ, 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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LB53 GWJ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 December 2003.
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