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LV53 JYC

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,918 mi
Last recorded104,918 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 JYC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 104,918 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 98,716 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 98,710 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 87,123 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 74,209 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 74,198 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 66,530 miles

Both rear brake discs are worn and pitted.

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 66,290 miles

Nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2010 66,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

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

Offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 29 Jun 2009 57,297 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 front inner door card not fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2008 47,311 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 45,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f w/blade small split but clearing screen

Pass 26 Jan 2007 38,524 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 38,524 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 JYC is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JYC, 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 JYC registered?

LV53 JYC is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2003.

Is LV53 JYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 JYC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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