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LR53 FLP

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,359 mi
Last recorded113,359 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 FLP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 113,359 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 113,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 106,776 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Sep 2017 106,766 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 93,733 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 81,847 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 81,847 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 77,689 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 71,125 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 67,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Aug 2012 67,562 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

unable to fully inspect all steering components due to excess free play

Pass 30 Aug 2011 64,155 miles

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

srs light is illuminated

Pass 9 Sep 2010 59,623 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

engine/injection management light on

n/s/f wiper blade starting to smear screen

Pass 15 Sep 2009 53,478 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 51,395 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 43,671 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 43,671 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 33,736 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 33,736 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2006 30,462 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 FLP is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel 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 FLP, 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 FLP registered?

LR53 FLP is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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