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LS53 GHO

2003 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,742 mi
Last recorded54,742 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 GHO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 54,742 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres cracking

high level brake light not working

oil level low

torsion bar bush cracking slightly

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 22 May 2017 54,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres cracking

high level brake light not working

oil level low

torsion bar bush cracking slightly

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 11 May 2016 24,022 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 23,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 May 2014 19,922 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 18,842 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 18,006 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 16,815 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 15,566 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 15,559 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

boot not opening

Pass 29 Apr 2009 13,854 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 11,926 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 9,185 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 7,272 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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LS53 GHO 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 85.7%.

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 LS53 GHO, 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 LS53 GHO registered?

LS53 GHO is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is LS53 GHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 GHO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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