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LV53 GTZ

2003 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,939 mi
Last recorded132,939 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 GTZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 132,939 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 May 2018 132,935 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2017 130,194 miles

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 125,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner steering arm slight play

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 114,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear brake discs worn

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 25 Apr 2014 100,904 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 18 Apr 2013 90,221 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

slight end float in offside steering rack end

Fail 18 Apr 2013 90,221 miles

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

slight end float in offside steering rack end

Pass 26 Apr 2012 79,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed aeras

Pass 9 Apr 2011 66,236 miles

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

some end float on nearside steering rack end

Pass 27 Apr 2010 52,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

wipers starting to smear

Pass 6 May 2009 36,297 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 36,297 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 32,919 miles

engine under covers fitted

small cut on n/s/f brake flexi

timing belt due to be changed

Fail 27 Nov 2008 32,877 miles

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

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

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

engine under covers fitted

small cut on n/s/f brake flexi

timing belt due to be changed

Pass 13 Nov 2007 24,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Nov 2006 2,019 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight binding to offside rear wheel

Pass 20 Nov 2006 2,019 miles

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

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

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

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

slight binding to offside rear wheel

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 GTZ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GTZ, 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 GTZ registered?

LV53 GTZ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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