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LT53 KBX

2003 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

137,502 mi
Last recorded137,502 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 KBX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 137,502 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust heat shield adrift

centre stop light not working

heavy play in o/s front inner track rod ball joint

poor repair to rear silencer mount

possible e.m. light fault

Fail 30 Mar 2019 137,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust heat shield adrift

centre stop light not working

heavy play in o/s front inner track rod ball joint

poor repair to rear silencer mount

possible e.m. light fault

Pass 16 Apr 2018 128,362 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 128,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 18,632 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

horn poor

Fail 24 Mar 2017 118,505 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

horn poor

Pass 2 Apr 2016 97,153 miles

advanced play in o/s inner steering rack joint

n/s front tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 1 Apr 2016 97,129 miles

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

advanced play in o/s inner steering rack joint

n/s front tyre worn to 3mm

nail in o/s rear tyre tread and worn on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2015 87,441 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

noise from steering

rear brake pads worn to limit

Fail 5 Apr 2014 81,586 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 81,586 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2013 71,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust heat sheilds damaged and insecure.

High level centre stop light not working.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2013 71,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust heat sheilds damaged and insecure.

High level centre stop light not working.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 65,471 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 65,471 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 60,888 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 53,735 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 44,370 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 43,269 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 43,269 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,709 miles

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

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

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 KBX is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KBX, 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 KBX is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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