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LT53 JXJ

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,198 mi
Last recorded61,198 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2021 61,198 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 55,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 53,252 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 49,615 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 49,615 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 45,638 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 45,887 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits misfiring (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and rear (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 41,370 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2016 41,370 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure blade broken (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 38,059 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

lower gearbox mounting deteriorating

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2014 35,758 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 14 Feb 2013 33,123 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 33,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 31,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 29,584 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 26,606 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 23,769 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 22,017 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 22,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 19,528 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 19,528 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 JXJ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LT53 JXJ, 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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LT53 JXJ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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