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LT53 KGU

2003 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,747 mi
Last recorded105,747 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 KGU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 May 2016 105,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking middle section brake pipes (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 80,023 miles

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

tyres need pumping up. service req; no water in washers.

Fail 29 Jan 2015 80,023 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyres need pumping up. service req; no water in washers.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 80,012 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 78,940 miles

brake pipes not checked under exhaust heat shield

brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2012 72,148 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 67,511 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 47,901 miles

both front windscreen washer poorly adjusted

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2010 35,549 miles

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

front wiper blades worn

Fail 15 Jul 2010 35,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

front wiper blades worn

Pass 6 Jul 2009 29,564 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 21,206 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 14,028 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 13,827 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 KGU is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KGU, 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 KGU is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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