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LJ53 FWB

2003 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,950 mi
Last recorded113,950 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 FWB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 May 2018 113,950 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 112,874 miles

Front discs rusty

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

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

Fail 10 May 2017 112,867 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and is low on pressure (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

front discs slightly corroded

steel wheel fitted to n/s/f

Pass 3 May 2016 102,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 90,374 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 90,374 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 77,959 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 72,019 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 67,056 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 67,056 miles

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

Brake pedal rubber is split on the edge

Pass 30 Apr 2011 61,367 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 61,352 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 23,018 miles

brake pedal anti-slip pad split

cut in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 18 May 2009 43,382 miles

auxillary belt is perishing and cracking

both front tyres are worn low on inner edges

nearside front wiper blade is starting to split on 1x end

offside rear tyre is perishing and is wearing slightly on edges

slight oil dampness to engine sump area - requires further investigation

Pass 28 Apr 2008 30,789 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 22,151 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 13,631 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 13,631 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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 FWB is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FWB, 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 FWB registered?

LJ53 FWB is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LJ53 FWB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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