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LR53 FHV

2003 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,587 mi
Last recorded77,587 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 FHV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2017 77,587 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 70,415 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 68,104 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 68,104 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 65,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 56,376 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 50,801 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 45,189 miles

engine management light on

rear disc's worn

Pass 21 May 2010 39,097 miles

Deterioration to rear brake disc's close to MOT limits

Fail 19 May 2010 39,097 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Deterioration to rear brake disc's close to MOT limits

Pass 8 Jun 2009 36,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front wiper blade split at ends

slight movement at nearside steering rack arm

Fail 8 Jun 2009 36,169 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front wiper blade split at ends

slight movement at nearside steering rack arm

Pass 28 May 2008 28,978 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 20,110 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)

nearside front tyre has a nail in tread

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread

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 FHV is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FHV, 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 FHV registered?

LR53 FHV is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is LR53 FHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 FHV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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