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LV53 JVX

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,924 mi
Last recorded161,924 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 JVX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 161,924 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 157,083 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 157,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 151,371 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 151,370 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 147,391 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT AND REAR NO PLATES DISFIGURING

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

N/S NO PLATE LIGHT NOT WORKING

N/S REAR TYRE LOW

Pass 19 Oct 2019 140,651 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE INNER EDGES LOW

BRAKE PIPE INTO N/S REAR BRAKE HOSE CORRODING

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT AND REAR NO PLATES DISFIGURING

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

N/S REAR BRAKE PADS BECOMING LOW

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S INNER STEERING ARM

Pass 20 Oct 2018 130,939 miles

FRONT AND REAR NO PLATES DISFIGURING

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 3 Oct 2017 121,563 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 121,563 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 114,940 miles

front floor pan heat shield insecure/damaged

n/s/f cv boot weeping

o/s/f arb link worn/noisy

o/s/f inner track rod slight play/wear

rear lower coil springs heavily corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2016 114,911 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/r tyre worn low

o/s/f arb link worn/noisy

front floor pan heat shield insecure/damaged

n/s/f cv boot weeping

n/s/r tyre nailed treads

o/s/f inner track rod slight play/wear

parking brake poor 17%

rear brake discs corroded

rear lower coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 109,110 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 101,113 miles

Nearside steering arm has slight freeplay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 95,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 89,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 83,283 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 73,463 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 65,692 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Sep 2008 56,531 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 48,388 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 38,759 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 JVX is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JVX, 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 JVX registered?

LV53 JVX is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is LV53 JVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 JVX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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