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LR53 KGA

2003 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,554 mi
Last recorded122,554 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 KGA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 122,554 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 117,462 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 111,330 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Oct 2016 111,330 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 104,394 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 99,511 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 99,511 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 96,111 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corrded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 87,218 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 87,218 miles

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

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

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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 79,618 miles

front steering / suspension has slight play

Fail 25 Oct 2011 79,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S steering arm has slight movement

Fail 22 Oct 2010 73,653 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 73,653 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 64,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 64,008 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 44,057 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 37,080 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 37,080 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 31,626 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 27,864 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 27,864 miles

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

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 KGA is a 2003 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 KGA, 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 KGA registered?

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

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