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LG53 UBA

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,411 mi
Last recorded165,411 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 165,411 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT AND HEAVILY WORN ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Sep 2016 165,385 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. offside 205/55/16 (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT AND HEAVILY WORN ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 153,660 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 153,660 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 144,057 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 144,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 133,371 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 133,363 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 123,079 miles

front prake discs worn

Fail 6 Sep 2012 123,069 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

front prake discs worn

Pass 24 Aug 2011 109,481 miles

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2010 98,564 miles

front and rear number plates faded

slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Aug 2009 86,633 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 74,613 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 59,734 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 43,108 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

both front tyres wearing low especially on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2006 43,108 miles

both front tyres wearing low especially on edges

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 UBA is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UBA, 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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LG53 UBA is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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