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LS53 GNX

2003 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

114,047 mi
Last recorded114,047 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 GNX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 114,047 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

axel slightly corroded

chip in windscreen

nearside front top shock absorber bearing becoming stiff

Fail 9 Oct 2018 114,028 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

axel slightly corroded

chip in windscreen

nearside front top shock absorber bearing becoming stiff

Pass 2 Nov 2017 109,914 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 104,807 miles

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

interior mirror missing

Fail 3 Nov 2016 104,786 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in several places (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

interior mirror missing

Pass 23 Oct 2015 94,997 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 94,993 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 88,463 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front steering arms have slight movement on inner joints

Fail 24 Oct 2014 88,463 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front steering arms have slight movement on inner joints

Pass 4 Nov 2013 82,878 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 82,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 74,754 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 74,749 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 65,486 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside rack joint has slight play

offside fornt top shocker bearings starting to seize

steering rack requires attention soon

Pass 18 Oct 2010 58,093 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 58,093 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2009 47,580 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 47,580 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 38,569 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2007 31,343 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 31,343 miles

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

n/side mirror damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2006 23,858 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 23,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LS53 GNX is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GNX, 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 GNX registered?

LS53 GNX is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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