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LR53 EVX

2003 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

146,571 mi
Last recorded146,571 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 EVX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 146,571 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 146,571 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 137,430 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 137,430 miles

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 31 Mar 2014
Fail 27 Mar 2014

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 125,665 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 125,664 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 118,721 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 118,721 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 110,964 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 95,694 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 79,068 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 58,710 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 58,710 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 42,460 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 42,235 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f fog light lens damaged/sharp edges

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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LR53 EVX is a 2003 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 LR53 EVX, 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 LR53 EVX registered?

LR53 EVX is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is LR53 EVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 EVX shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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