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LV53 KPK

2003 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

104,126 mi
Last recorded104,126 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 KPK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 104,126 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

top suspension mounts stiff on lock

Fail 9 Feb 2021 104,119 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

top suspension mounts stiff on lock

Pass 30 Apr 2019 92,678 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nsf and osf top mounts notchy

Fail 30 Apr 2019 92,678 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

nsf and osf top mounts notchy

Pass 1 Aug 2017 90,354 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 79,929 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 79,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 70,688 miles

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

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

front brake discs/pads worn low

Pass 13 Oct 2014 70,688 miles

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

front brake discs/pads worn low

Pass 8 Oct 2013 60,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2012 56,373 miles

exhaust heat shield is slightly insecure

Fail 13 Oct 2012 56,373 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust heat shield is slightly insecure

Fail 17 Sep 2011 52,519 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake discs are slightly worn

rear exhaust box heat shield is insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2011 52,519 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake discs are slightly worn

rear exhaust box heat shield is insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2010 47,734 miles

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

engine undertray fitted

front and rear brake discs wearing

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

offside front wheel rim inner edge dented

partial plastic inner sill covers fitted

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

slight play in the nearside inner steering rack end ball joint

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Fail 7 Oct 2010 47,734 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

engine undertray fitted

front and rear brake discs wearing

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

offside front wheel rim inner edge dented

partial plastic inner sill covers fitted

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

slight play in the nearside inner steering rack end ball joint

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 9 Oct 2009 41,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front washer jets poorly adjusted,fr blades slightly noisey & rear blade streaking,front undertray fitted & rear edge damaged,slight corrosion to exhaust system & slight leak from rear,rear brake pads getting low,

heavy balance wheights applied to rear wheels/tyres,slight advanced rear brake imbalance,inner rear wheel arches & boot floor covered

Fail 9 Oct 2009 41,777 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front washer jets poorly adjusted,fr blades slightly noisey & rear blade streaking,front undertray fitted & rear edge damaged,slight corrosion to exhaust system & slight leak from rear,rear brake pads getting low,

heavy balance wheights applied to rear wheels/tyres,slight advanced rear brake imbalance,inner rear wheel arches & boot floor covered

Pass 9 Oct 2008 35,945 miles

slight marks on front flexy brake hoses,front brake pads wearing low,front undertray damaged,slight leak from rear exhaust.

Pass 17 Oct 2007 30,609 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust mount temporary repered

Fail 16 Oct 2007 30,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Center exhaust mounting bracket loose

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tested in wet

Pass 15 Nov 2006 22,885 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 KPK is a 2003 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KPK, 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 KPK is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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