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LS53 ORH

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

28,852 mi
Last recorded28,852 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 ORH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 28,852 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 28,852 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached top strut mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 28,842 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rackend (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 26,919 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2016 22,880 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 19,831 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 19,831 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 17,325 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 17,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 39,426 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 11,891 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 8,582 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 8,582 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 6,631 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 6,631 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 5,016 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 3,272 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 30,532 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 30,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ORH is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ORH, 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 ORH registered?

LS53 ORH is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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