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LR53 FKP

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

150,826 mi
Last recorded150,826 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 FKP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 150,826 miles

child seat fitted to rear, unable to check seatbelts properly-x2 front top shocker mounts noisy-o/s/f tyre outter wall slightly cut-steering rack play

Pass 2 Dec 2013 109,040 miles

o/s balljoint slight play-both steering arms slight play-exhaust has a minor leak-exhaust heat sheild insecure-n/s/f trackrodend has slight play-n/s c.v boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2012 108,481 miles

front brake discs wearing thin, rear discs scored and wearing thin, o/s/f ball joint n track arm slight play, exhaust corroded and slightly leaking

Fail 6 Nov 2012 103,477 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front brake discs wearing thin, rear discs scored and wearing thin, o/s/f ball joint n track arm slight play, exhaust corroded and slightly leaking

Pass 29 Nov 2011 98,874 miles

covers undr car

exhaust corroded and weak

rear discs corroded

rear plate slightly deteriated

slight play in both steering rack inner arms

Fail 25 Nov 2011 98,871 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

covers undr car

exhaust corroded and weak

rear discs corroded

rear plate slightly deteriated

slight play in both steering rack inner arms

Pass 26 Aug 2010 92,765 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front tyres wearing low

slight play in steering rack arms

unable to do ful-l inspection under vehicle due to covers

Fail 25 Aug 2010 92,764 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing low

unable to do ful-l inspection under vehicle due to covers

play in steering rack arms

Pass 16 Jun 2009 84,151 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 84,149 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 74,400 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 74,400 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 61,704 miles

parking brake only just meeting min req

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 FKP is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FKP, 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 FKP registered?

LR53 FKP is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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