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LJ53 FXB

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,530 mi
Last recorded44,530 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 FXB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 44,530 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 May 2018 41,056 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 37,256 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 34,349 miles

washers just acceptable, need jets cleaning

Fail 14 Apr 2016 34,349 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

washers just acceptable, need jets cleaning

Pass 30 Apr 2015 31,465 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 26,401 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 26,401 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 20,215 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 20,215 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 13,455 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 13,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 9,365 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front discs slightly lipped

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

n/s/r tyre tyre slightly perished

Pass 6 Apr 2010 8,041 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2008 5,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2007 4,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

parking brake lever cover insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2006 3,926 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 FXB is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FXB, 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 FXB registered?

LJ53 FXB is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is LJ53 FXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ53 FXB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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