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LJ53 FXC

2003 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,648 mi
Last recorded124,648 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 FXC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 124,648 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 118,548 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 110,899 miles

FRONT BRAKES HAVE SLIGHT IMBALANCE (N/S LOW)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 110,899 miles

FRONT BRAKES HAVE SLIGHT IMBALANCE (N/S LOW)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 102,066 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 98,510 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 98,382 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs,inner surface slightly scored and worn thin (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 93,095 miles

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

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

Steering lock starting to malfunction

Fail 9 Sep 2014 93,095 miles

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

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

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)

Steering lock starting to malfunction

Pass 6 Sep 2013 86,844 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 80,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 80,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2011 72,373 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 72,373 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 65,359 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 58,119 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 58,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre low on tread and badly worn on the inner edge and should be changed

Pass 23 Oct 2008 48,043 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 48,043 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE DISC HAS UNEVEN WEAR.

Pass 8 Oct 2007 38,074 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 26,716 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 FXC is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FXC, 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 FXC registered?

LJ53 FXC is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LJ53 FXC shows 21 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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