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LM53 AXU

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,002 mi
Last recorded71,002 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 AXU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 71,002 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 69,604 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 63,391 miles

Front Discs Are Lipped

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

Rear Discs Are Corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2016 63,391 miles

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

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

Front Discs Are Lipped

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

Rear Discs Are Corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 56,682 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 56,582 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring surface corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 50,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 50,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 50,199 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2012 48,481 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre outer wall perrishing

Pass 3 May 2012 48,481 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre outer wall perrishing

Pass 3 May 2011 45,415 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 39,812 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 35,598 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 28,422 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 15,338 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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LM53 AXU is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LM53 AXU, 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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LM53 AXU is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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