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LS53 HZC

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

136,861 mi
Last recorded136,861 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 HZC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 136,861 miles

discs worn

n/s top strut mount noisey

slight play n/s rack

Fail 28 Jan 2017 136,861 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

discs worn

n/s top strut mount noisey

slight play n/s rack

Pass 27 Jan 2016 76,746 miles

Nearside Front Inner play in inner steering rack joints

Offside Front Lower throttle pedal anti slip mat support missing

Fail 26 Jan 2016 76,745 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner play in inner steering rack joints

Offside Front Lower throttle pedal anti slip mat support missing

Pass 21 Jan 2015 67,356 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 67,356 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 57,998 miles

Both front shock absorber outer casings heavilly corroded/pitted

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S Door mirror not fully secure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 18 Jan 2014 57,998 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both front shock absorber outer casings heavilly corroded/pitted

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

N/S Door mirror not fully secure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2013 45,123 miles

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

front /rear brake discs getting worn.

rear no .plate deteriorating.

Fail 16 Jan 2013 44,938 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

center silencer damaged ,leaking slightly

front /rear brake discs getting worn.

rear no .plate deteriorating.

Fail 28 Jan 2012 41,077 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 41,077 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 35,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 35,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 30,459 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 24,763 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 19,916 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 14,683 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 HZC is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HZC, 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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LS53 HZC is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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