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LV53 HXA

2003 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,517 mi
Last recorded77,517 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 HXA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 77,517 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

battery loose

both front drive shaft outer gaiters have small grease leaks

Fail 3 Oct 2013 77,410 miles

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

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

battery loose

both front drive shaft outer gaiters have small grease leaks

Pass 30 Oct 2012 74,636 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

emmisions not tested due to insecure exhust section

slight play in OFF SIDE and NEAR SIDE sreering arms

Fail 30 Oct 2012 74,636 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

emmisions not tested due to insecure exhust section

slight play in OFF SIDE and NEAR SIDE sreering arms

Pass 27 Oct 2011 69,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front and both rear disc's are slightly worn.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 65,110 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 58,105 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 58,105 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 48,556 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 33,029 miles

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 9 Oct 2006 20,398 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 HXA is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HXA, 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 HXA registered?

LV53 HXA is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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