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LJ53 FVX

2003 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

79,668 mi
Last recorded79,668 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 FVX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 79,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 79,664 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 71,001 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 71,001 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 63,183 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 May 2011 63,162 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 57,637 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 57,637 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 46,362 miles

Slight play in N/S Rack end

Fail 20 Jan 2009 46,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight play in N/S Rack end

Pass 7 Feb 2008 35,130 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 35,123 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 24,593 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 FVX is a 2003 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FVX, 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 FVX registered?

LJ53 FVX is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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