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LT53 HTC

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

38,718 mi
Last recorded38,718 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 HTC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 38,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 38,358 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 37,752 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 36,741 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 35,616 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 35,094 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 34,364 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 33,793 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 33,175 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 32,306 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 30,751 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 28,632 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on walls

Fail 26 Sep 2015 28,632 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on walls

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 25,570 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 25,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 22,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 22,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 19,794 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 18,223 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 18,223 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 16,948 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 16,948 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 15,413 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 13,247 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 11,035 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 8,202 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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LT53 HTC is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 LT53 HTC, 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 HTC registered?

LT53 HTC is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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