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LS53 HZK

2003 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,603 mi
Last recorded101,603 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 101,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 87,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre joint with cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 87,316 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre joint with cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 82,266 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low on the inside shoulders of the tread

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides front steering tie rods ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 72,927 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 72,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 61,294 miles

Wear in nearside front steering tie rod inner joint

Wear in offside front steering tie rod inner joint

Pass 11 Nov 2014 50,917 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 45,848 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 39,405 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 35,700 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 35,700 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 32,221 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 28,518 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 25,696 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 20,556 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 15,543 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 HZK 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 82.4%.

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

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