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LR53 EWH

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,586 mi
Last recorded123,586 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 EWH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 123,586 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 123,586 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gear box stablizer (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 102,438 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 102,379 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBER MISSING

Pass 4 Aug 2017 100,731 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 95,526 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside+nearaside (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 88,161 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 79,481 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 79,481 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 71,695 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 62,605 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 62,605 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 53,414 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 45,172 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 33,683 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,056 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 16,586 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 16,573 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 11,963 miles

SEE ADVISORY NOTE: 221577996288

Fail 24 Oct 2006 11,963 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER 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 EWH is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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