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LS53 OOC

2003 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

110,383 mi
Last recorded110,383 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 OOC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 110,383 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 110,383 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 110,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 101,948 miles

Centre & rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Apr 2014 90,752 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 90,752 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 81,404 miles

Slight play in N/S track rod end.

Fail 17 Nov 2012 81,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight play in N/S track rod end.

Pass 14 Nov 2011 72,557 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 72,530 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 61,898 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 61,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 46,819 miles

n/s/r tyre tread very close to limit

Fail 6 Nov 2009 46,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre tread very close to limit

rear discs worn very,very thin

Pass 24 Nov 2008 36,831 miles

brake pedal feels stuck when pushed hard then released

o/s/r brake pad worn low

rear discs worn thin

Pass 26 Nov 2007 31,569 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 27,405 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 OOC is a 2003 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OOC, 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 OOC registered?

LS53 OOC is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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