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LT53 JWN

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,188 mi
Last recorded103,188 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 JWN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 103,188 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 103,188 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 93,112 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 93,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 86,295 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2012 78,132 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 78,132 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 70,336 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2010 62,151 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 53,622 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish and crack

Fail 10 Oct 2009 53,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish and crack

Pass 23 Sep 2008 44,323 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 44,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 35,790 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 24,880 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 22,438 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2006 22,438 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 JWN is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 JWN, 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 JWN registered?

LT53 JWN is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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