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LJ53 FTD

2003 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,438 mi
Last recorded64,438 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 FTD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 64,438 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 59,422 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 59,422 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 50,722 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 45,494 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 45,494 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 38,005 miles

O/S/F wiper blade torn

O/S/R brake slight binding

Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,835 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 32,835 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 27,303 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perrished on outer sidewalls!!!

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 22,051 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 17,243 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 17,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s wiper blade split

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 FTD is a 2003 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ53 FTD registered?

LJ53 FTD is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is LJ53 FTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ53 FTD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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