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LT53 JYG

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,498 mi
Last recorded42,498 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 42,498 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F Window taped up.

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

Strong Adv:O/S/F Tyre cracked and perished.

Fail 8 Jan 2015 42,498 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F Window taped up.

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

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

Strong Adv:O/S/F Tyre cracked and perished.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 35,743 miles

Nearside 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 35,743 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 32,206 miles

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

airbag warning lamp on.

Fail 29 Nov 2012 32,206 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

airbag warning lamp on.

Fail 15 Nov 2011 28,754 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 28,754 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 24,042 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag light on

o/s/r tyre on 3mm and tyre badly perrished

Pass 23 Nov 2010 24,042 miles

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

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

air bag light on

o/s/r tyre on 3mm and tyre badly perrished

Fail 26 Nov 2009 19,707 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 19,707 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 15,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2007 12,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

n/s front tyre side wall scuffed

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Dec 2006 9,464 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 JYG is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JYG, 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 JYG registered?

LT53 JYG is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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