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LM53 AZO

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

60,241 mi
Last recorded60,241 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 AZO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 60,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from centre pipe! (7.1.2)

Nearside Front n/s/f top mount bearing noisey!

Nearside Front nearside front tyre worn on inner edge!

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable n/s inner steering rack has play in it! (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front o/s/f top mount bearing noisey!

Offside Front offside front tyre has damage to sidewall!

Offside offside driveshaft support bearing damaged!

Fail 10 Feb 2017 60,208 miles

Ball joint has excessive play nearside inner steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside driveshaft support bearing damaged

offside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 19 Feb 2016 55,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

side and rear window heavily tinted

Fail 12 Feb 2016 55,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

side and rear window heavily tinted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 51,985 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Dec 2013 47,224 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 43,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 43,974 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f position lamp dim

Pass 20 Dec 2011 40,006 miles

advise minor oil leaks on engine and gearbox

advise nsr tyre has slight sidewall damage

advise osr indicator pale

advise wipers condition starting to deteriorate

Fail 20 Dec 2011 40,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

advise minor oil leaks on engine and gearbox

advise nsr tyre has slight sidewall damage

advise osr indicator pale

advise wipers condition starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Dec 2010 37,331 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise front top suspension mounts slightly noisy

advise oil leak on engine and gearbox

advise osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 8 Dec 2010 37,331 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise front top suspension mounts slightly noisy

advise oil leak on engine and gearbox

advise osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Nov 2009 33,892 miles

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

o/s/f tyre is of runflat structure, not recommended for use with the wheels fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2008 29,710 miles

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 29,710 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 20,623 miles

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)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 13,450 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 AZO is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AZO, 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 LM53 AZO registered?

LM53 AZO is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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