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LS53 RTO

2003 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,937 mi
Last recorded119,937 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 RTO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 119,937 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge is on 1.6 at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge is on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge on 1.6 at time of test 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2016 119,690 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge is on 1.6 at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge is on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge on 1.6 at time of test 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 106,128 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 106,128 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 103,733 miles

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

osr tyre perished

Pass 26 Feb 2013 99,721 miles

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

airbag warning lamp on

rear exhaust box mounting deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2012 92,237 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 92,236 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 82,023 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2011 82,003 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2010 74,699 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Jan 2010 74,699 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Jan 2009 58,761 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 47,269 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 41,104 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 RTO is a 2003 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RTO, 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 RTO registered?

LS53 RTO is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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