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LS52 XWL

2003 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,437 mi
Last recorded69,437 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 XWL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 69,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 69,370 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

osf lower arm front bush / casting has movement

Pass 28 Jan 2014 64,659 miles

Front Lower Ball Joints both have minor play.

Minor Wear on Driver's Seat Belt.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 61,852 miles

Driver's Seatbelt is frayed.

Headlamp Lenses are going opaque.

N/S Lower Ball Joint - Minor Play.

O/S Lower Ball Joint - 1.0mm Play approx. Borderline to failure. Replace within 3 months.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 58,548 miles

Childseats fitted in the rear of the vehicle, only permitting a partial seatbelt inspection. Visible areas were in good condition.

Fraying on the edges of the driver's seatbelt.

Front Brake Pads are approaching low, and the discs are corroded. Replacement is recommended in 3 months.

Front Wipers are worn.

N/S/R Lamp Lense is cracked.

Rear Brake Pads are approaching low, and the discs are corroded. Replacement is recommended in 3 months.

Slight play in the Steering Rack.

Switching fault for the Driver's Window.

Switching for the Rear Washer is faulty.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 55,745 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance and pads getting low

n/s/f coil spring, lower coil rubber sleeve partly adrift

slight blow on bottom of rear silencer, centre silencer rattling

slight play in steering rack on both sides

Fail 15 Feb 2011 55,745 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brakes slightly out of balance and pads getting low

n/s/f coil spring, lower coil rubber sleeve partly adrift

slight blow on bottom of rear silencer, centre silencer rattling

slight play in steering rack on both sides

Pass 3 Feb 2010 52,594 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 52,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 40,124 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 33,369 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 23,828 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 16,969 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 16,900 miles

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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LS52 XWL is a 2003 Renault Megane in Beige 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 LS52 XWL, 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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LS52 XWL is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 January 2003.

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