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LT53 KFX

2003 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,226 mi
Last recorded105,226 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 105,226 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 105,142 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by stop lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end joint has excessive play (2.2.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 95,417 miles

o/s front inner wheelarch liner damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2015 95,417 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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 Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s front inner wheelarch liner damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2013 91,454 miles

both front tyres 2mm

colour of n/s/f indicator

corrosion and wear both rear brake discs

corrosion n/s/r brake pipe

n/s/r tyre 2mm

noise coming from engine/gearbox

play in steering rack

Fail 21 Oct 2013 91,445 miles

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

both front tyres 2mm

colour of n/s/f indicator

corrosion and wear both rear brake discs

corrosion n/s/r brake pipe

n/s/r tyre 2mm

noise coming from engine/gearbox

play in steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2012 87,612 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2012 87,599 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 79,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 13 Sep 2011 79,942 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Sep 2010 72,035 miles

Car has engine and/or floor covers fitted.Unable to see certain testable items.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake discs are worn and lipped.

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

Rear brake discs are slightly worn.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 63,239 miles

front brake discs worn and edged

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2008 51,324 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread low

Pass 29 Aug 2007 41,692 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 32,052 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 KFX is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KFX, 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 KFX registered?

LT53 KFX is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is LT53 KFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT53 KFX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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