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LS53 OMT

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,655 mi
Last recorded134,655 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 134,655 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 134,641 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. spare fitted to o/s/f (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 118,191 miles

exaust slity isecure

Fail 27 Jul 2016 118,191 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

exaust slity isecure

Fail 23 Jul 2015 105,658 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 105,658 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 96,202 miles

childseat nsr

Fail 25 Jul 2014 96,202 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

childseat nsr

Fail 31 Jul 2013 88,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 31 Jul 2013 88,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 3 Aug 2012 81,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 81,463 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 72,582 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 72,582 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 62,366 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 62,366 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 53,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 42,775 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 37,625 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 29,271 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 OMT is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OMT, 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 OMT is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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