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LV53 ETE

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,415 mi
Last recorded93,415 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 ETE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 93,415 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 93,415 miles

Battery insecure loose (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 84,976 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f and n/s/f strut top bearing slightly worn

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 16 Feb 2015 84,976 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f and n/s/f strut top bearing slightly worn

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jun 2014 81,140 miles

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

high level brake light inop

Fail 17 Jun 2014 81,140 miles

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

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

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 24 Jun 2013 73,607 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 66,842 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 65,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front brake discs pitted / corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 59,234 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

dog seat cover fitted to rear , rear belts not tested

front discs pitted

n/s/f inner steering arm slight play

o/s/f inner steering arm slight play

rear discs pitted

Fail 11 Feb 2011 59,234 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

dog seat cover fitted to rear , rear belts not tested

front discs pitted

n/s/f inner steering arm slight play

o/s/f inner steering arm slight play

rear discs pitted

Pass 17 Feb 2010 50,498 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 42,194 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)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 40,871 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 40,871 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 32,958 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 32,958 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 24,696 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 ETE is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ETE, 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 ETE registered?

LV53 ETE is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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