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LV53 ESO

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

95,708 mi
Last recorded95,708 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 ESO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 95,708 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside droplink

slight play in nearside and offside of steering rack

Fail 3 Oct 2015 95,693 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside droplink

slight play in nearside and offside of steering rack

Pass 26 Sep 2014 84,350 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 71,999 miles

front discs condition

front pads wearing thin

osf tyre close to legal limit

rear b/discs poor condition

Fail 7 Oct 2013 71,983 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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 Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs condition

front pads wearing thin

osf tyre close to legal limit

rear b/discs poor condition

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 11 Oct 2012 65,418 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 65,415 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 54,867 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 54,863 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 84,248 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 48,244 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 42,149 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 42,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

damage 2 screen

Fail 16 Sep 2009 42,132 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 37,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 37,852 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Feb 2008 31,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight brake bind nearside rear

windscreen chipped

Fail 7 Feb 2008 31,515 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight brake bind nearside rear

windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Feb 2007 25,781 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 25,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 20,918 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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LV53 ESO is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 LV53 ESO, 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 LV53 ESO registered?

LV53 ESO is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is LV53 ESO safe to buy?

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