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LT53 HSD

2003 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

129,253 mi
Last recorded129,253 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 HSD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 129,253 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 129,253 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 117,092 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 117,090 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 99,840 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 99,836 miles

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

Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 85,984 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 81,913 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

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

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

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

both front top kits worn

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2010 71,491 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside front tyre on 2 mm

slight play in rack ends

Pass 24 Feb 2009 57,065 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 57,065 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front top kit creeking ?

Fail 26 Jan 2009 56,134 miles

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

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

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)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 36,665 miles

both front tyres on 2 mm

both rear discs correded

Pass 30 Oct 2006 22,698 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 202,698 miles

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

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

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

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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LT53 HSD is a 2003 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 LT53 HSD, 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 LT53 HSD registered?

LT53 HSD is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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