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LV53 GXX

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

72,243 mi
Last recorded72,243 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 72,243 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 68,656 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 65,423 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 60,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 55,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 50,063 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 50,063 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 45,163 miles

Rear Rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2015 39,041 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 33,070 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 33,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 30,706 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 29,356 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 26,296 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 21,172 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 17,802 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 12,160 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 11,014 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 9,301 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 GXX is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GXX, 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 GXX registered?

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

Is LV53 GXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 GXX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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