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LJ53 FTK

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

99,901 mi
Last recorded99,901 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 FTK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 99,901 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 99,901 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 98,192 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 98,192 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 89,395 miles

air bag light on

centre exhaust mount rubber broken

engine management light on

Fail 24 Apr 2012 89,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

air bag light on

centre exhaust mount rubber broken

engine management light on

Pass 1 Apr 2011 79,803 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

engine overheating on dash

srs light on

Fail 31 Mar 2011 79,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

engine overheating on dash

n/s front tyre slight cut to outer wall

srs light on

Pass 21 Apr 2010 70,299 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 70,299 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 59,352 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 52,587 miles

****STRONG ADVIE**** inlet duct loose and part missing

***STRONG ADVISE*** rear number plate detriorating

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

offside wiper noisy

Fail 7 Feb 2008 52,587 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

****STRONG ADVIE**** inlet duct loose and part missing

***STRONG ADVISE*** rear number plate detriorating

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

offside wiper noisy

Pass 9 Feb 2007 43,565 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 43,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 FTK is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 FTK, 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 FTK registered?

LJ53 FTK is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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