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LJ53 FSO

2003 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

138,974 mi
Last recorded138,974 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 FSO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2017 138,974 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (chalked) (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer door handle insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front seat back defected (handle broke)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front seat back defected (handle broke)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

fuel light on

oil level low

Pass 7 Sep 2016 134,333 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 134,332 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 128,719 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2015 128,718 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 123,118 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Screen washer ineffective

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 123,118 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Screen washer ineffective

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 118,217 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 118,217 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 107,274 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

n/s c v joint noisey

slight movement in n/s steering arm

Fail 24 Aug 2012 107,274 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

n/s c v joint noisey

slight movement in n/s steering arm

Pass 25 Aug 2011 93,224 miles

front number plate has slight water damage

rear tyres on 2 mm

stone chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2010 74,380 miles

front number plate water damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 14 Aug 2010 74,380 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate water damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2009 56,430 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 56,430 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 43,925 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 43,925 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 32,298 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 32,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 24,768 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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LJ53 FSO is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 LJ53 FSO, 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 LJ53 FSO registered?

LJ53 FSO is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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