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LG53 UAM

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,007 mi
Last recorded91,007 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 UAM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 91,007 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to deform.

Fail 18 Oct 2016 91,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to deform.

Pass 14 Oct 2015 86,150 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 86,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 80,758 miles

Brake fluid level near MIN.

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

P.A.S. pipe near the pump.

Fail 10 Oct 2014 80,758 miles

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

Brake fluid level near MIN.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

P.A.S. pipe near the pump.

Fail 12 Oct 2013 76,207 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 76,207 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 70,782 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 64,873 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 64,873 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 59,010 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 52,067 miles

front and rear number plates are delaminating

Pass 3 Oct 2008 43,143 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 43,143 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 35,417 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 35,417 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 25,759 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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LG53 UAM is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LG53 UAM, 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 LG53 UAM registered?

LG53 UAM is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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