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LJ53 FNC

2003 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,471 mi
Last recorded115,471 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 FNC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 115,471 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 109,886 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 100,451 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Sep 2015 95,266 miles

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 90,777 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 81,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 87,123 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

offside front inner arch fouling on driveshaft balance weight

Pass 17 Aug 2012 63,377 miles

battery loose

nearside rear tyre just on legal limit

slight damage to nearside wiper blade

Fail 16 Aug 2012 63,377 miles

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

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

battery loose

nearside rear tyre just on legal limit

slight damage to nearside wiper blade

Pass 7 Sep 2011 45,205 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 43,174 miles

engine oilstained

engine top cover fitted

front brake disc inner faces corroded,scored and pitted across braking surface (strong advise)

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

rear numberplate deteriorated

slight gearbox oilstains

Pass 12 Aug 2009 40,627 miles

front brake discs corroding on inner face

front wipers smear slightly

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 12 Aug 2009 40,627 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs corroding on inner face

front wipers smear slightly

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 27 Aug 2008 37,906 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 31,690 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 25,098 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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LJ53 FNC is a 2003 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ53 FNC, 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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LJ53 FNC is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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