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LV53 HKO

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,066 mi
Last recorded104,066 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 HKO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 104,066 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

engine covers under trays fitted

n/s rear tyre cut to outer wall no cords showing at time of test

Fail 5 Dec 2017 103,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2016 98,141 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Dec 2016 98,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2015
Fail 26 Oct 2015

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 86,857 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

evidence of engine oil leak

rear silencer leaking from weld seam

Fail 5 Nov 2014 86,857 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

evidence of engine oil leak

rear silencer leaking from weld seam

Pass 11 Nov 2013 77,349 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 67,680 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 60,180 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 60,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 51,350 miles

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

small amount of play in o/s steering rack tie bar

Fail 11 Dec 2009 45,021 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front number plate lose. bonnet stay broken.plastic covers fitted. n/s/r tyre worn. various components corroding. contion wet.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 45,021 miles

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

front number plate lose. bonnet stay broken.plastic covers fitted. n/s/r tyre worn. various components corroding. contion wet.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 33,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 33,497 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 21,901 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 18,038 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 18,036 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 15,094 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 HKO is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 HKO, 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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LV53 HKO is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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