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LJ53 YUL

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,215 mi
Last recorded42,215 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 YUL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 42,215 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 42,215 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 41,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 40,972 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 40,390 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 39,641 miles

Offside Front slight play within steering rack

Offside Front tyre outer wall starting to perish

Pass 17 Nov 2015 38,749 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has had two puncture repairs

slight play within offside front steering rack joint

Fail 17 Nov 2015 38,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has had two puncture repairs

slight play within offside front steering rack joint

Pass 25 Nov 2014 37,737 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2013 36,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 36,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 35,855 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 34,752 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 33,783 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 32,733 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 31,489 miles

OSF TYRE HAS SMALL CUT TO CORE ON OUTSIDE EDGE

Pass 12 Nov 2007 28,497 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 23,611 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YUL is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YUL, 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 YUL registered?

LJ53 YUL is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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The MOT history for LJ53 YUL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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