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LS53 GKJ

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,763 mi
Last recorded98,763 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 GKJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 98,763 miles

advise nearside rear shock slight leak

advise nearside rear tyre on limits

Fail 4 Oct 2013 88,988 miles

Coolant leak

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 88,988 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Oct 2012 81,512 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 81,345 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 75,722 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2011 75,722 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2010 69,826 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 63,768 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 63,768 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 54,037 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 49,437 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 492,987 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 36,413 miles

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

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

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

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 GKJ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LS53 GKJ, 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 GKJ registered?

LS53 GKJ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is LS53 GKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 GKJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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