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LT53 JZP

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,034 mi
Last recorded101,034 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 JZP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 101,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 93,532 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 93,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pads getting low

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven

Rear both exhaust rubbers split

Pass 28 Sep 2017 89,181 miles

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

Front Upper SUSPENSION MOUNTS BOTH SIDES NOISEY

Fail 28 Sep 2017 89,181 miles

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

Front Upper SUSPENSION MOUNTS BOTH SIDES NOISEY

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 83,005 miles

Rear TYRES CRACKING ON SIDE WALLS

Fail 28 Sep 2016 83,005 miles

Rear TYRES CRACKING ON SIDE WALLS

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 76,986 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND LOWER COVERS FITTED PREVENTING INSPECTION OF COMPONANTS

Fail 24 Sep 2015 76,986 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND LOWER COVERS FITTED PREVENTING INSPECTION OF COMPONANTS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 70,291 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 63,404 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 56,307 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 perished.

Fail 25 Sep 2012 56,307 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 perished.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 49,004 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 42,606 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 35,575 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 35,575 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 27,763 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 20,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2006 14,148 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 JZP is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JZP, 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 JZP is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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