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LS53 GVU

2003 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,861 mi
Last recorded103,861 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 GVU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 103,861 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 97,822 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 90,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s sill damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2014 90,432 miles

n/s sill damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2013 79,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

off side front tyre is low on the edges of tread

Fail 20 Nov 2013 79,915 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

off side front tyre is low on the edges of tread

Fail 12 Dec 2012 70,599 miles

Movement in the offside front bottom ball joint when the vehicle is raised off the ground

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

Slight damage to zone B of the windscreen

Pass 12 Dec 2012 70,599 miles

Movement in the offside front bottom ball joint when the vehicle is raised off the ground

Slight damage to zone B of the windscreen

Pass 8 Dec 2011 63,325 miles

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F STEERING TRACK ROD END

Pass 6 Nov 2010 56,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 47,741 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 47,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 41,366 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 34,774 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 34,774 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 28,202 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 28,202 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 GVU is a 2003 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GVU, 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 GVU registered?

LS53 GVU is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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