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LV53 FUU

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,331 mi
Last recorded104,331 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 FUU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 104,331 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Aug 2017 104,331 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 98,815 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Aug 2016 98,815 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 93,803 miles

child seat fiited

Fail 9 Sep 2015 93,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

child seat fiited

n\s\f tyre poor

Pass 23 Sep 2014 88,423 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 88,423 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 82,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 77,415 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 77,415 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 72,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear exhaust silencer mounting is deteriorated.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 72,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust silencer mounting is deteriorated.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 67,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 67,643 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 59,251 miles

both inner steering arm ball joints slightly worn

high level stop lamp inop

Fail 19 Oct 2009 59,249 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both inner steering arm ball joints slightly worn

Pass 7 Oct 2008 50,867 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level stop lamp not working

movement in both track rod inner balljoints

Pass 2 Oct 2007 36,976 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 22,369 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 FUU is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FUU, 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 FUU registered?

LV53 FUU is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is LV53 FUU safe to buy?

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