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LV53 ETK

2003 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,497 mi
Last recorded70,497 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 ETK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 70,497 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 62,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 52,556 miles

N/S/R Tyre starting to crack on outer wall. O/S/R Tyre tread area starting to distort on inside edge.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 52,556 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/R Tyre starting to crack on outer wall. O/S/R Tyre tread area starting to distort on inside edge.

Fail 10 Mar 2012 45,107 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 45,107 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 37,407 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 30,906 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 30,906 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 24,740 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 18,690 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 18,432 miles

both front wiper blades split on all edges.

Pass 23 Feb 2007 14,858 miles

Stone chip in zone B of windscreen,no bigger than 40mm!

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 ETK is a 2003 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LV53 ETK, 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 ETK registered?

LV53 ETK is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2003.

Is LV53 ETK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 ETK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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