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LR53 FFJ

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,127 mi
Last recorded103,127 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 FFJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 103,127 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre slight worn

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 103,127 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre slight worn

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 95,168 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal anti-slip slight incomplete.

Pass 21 Mar 2015 87,120 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 79,357 miles

.............Thanx 4visiting us........

O/s front brake pad has worn low

O/s rear tyre nailed & also low on tread

Fail 15 Mar 2014 79,290 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

.............Thanx 4visiting us........

Advise fuel conditoner & enquire of last service. (smoke dense)

O/s front brake pad has worn low

O/s rear tyre nailed & also low on tread

Pass 15 Mar 2013 71,170 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on dash

Pass 26 Mar 2012 64,232 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 56,891 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 47,892 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 47,891 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 41,231 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 33,452 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 33,447 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 27,230 miles

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

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 FFJ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel 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 LR53 FFJ, 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 FFJ registered?

LR53 FFJ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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