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LS53 OLR

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

116,341 mi
Last recorded116,341 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 116,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Apr 2016

Electrical wiring inadequately supported to lambda sensor (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Apr 2015 106,996 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 106,488 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 98,389 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 17,412 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake disc in poor condtion / both front tyers geting close

Pass 1 Mar 2013 83,840 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 83,840 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 72,124 miles

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

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

centre exhaust silencer baffles have collasped

centre rear seat will not pull out or retract

offside headlamp loose at top fixing point

Pass 1 Mar 2011 64,366 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 64,364 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 51,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 51,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 37,525 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,525 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 22,072 miles

N/S/F/ TYRE LOW OUTER EDGE N/S/F/ WHEEL RIM SLIGHT DAMAGE

Fail 16 Oct 2007 22,072 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S/F/ TYRE LOW OUTER EDGE N/S/F/ WHEEL RIM SLIGHT DAMAGE

Pass 2 Dec 2006 19,161 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 19,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OLR is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 OLR, 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 OLR is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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