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LS53 RNX

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,787 mi
Last recorded64,787 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 64,787 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 64,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2014 57,586 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 57,584 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 49,031 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 49,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 Aug 2012 41,920 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 41,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 35,585 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 35,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2009 33,463 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 28,287 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 28,287 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2007 23,489 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 17,430 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 RNX is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RNX, 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 RNX registered?

LS53 RNX is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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