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LV53 KPX

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,815 mi
Last recorded65,815 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 KPX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 65,815 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 59,322 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 59,313 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 54,942 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 54,483 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 49,187 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 12 Mar 2015 44,769 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

offside front tyre has small cracks in tread

Pass 12 Mar 2015 44,769 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

offside front tyre has small cracks in tread

Pass 14 Mar 2014 41,303 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 41,303 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 38,010 miles

o/s/r brake pads weraing low

Fail 18 Mar 2013 38,010 miles

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

o/s/r brake pads weraing low

Pass 13 Mar 2012 34,523 miles

rear brake pads half way worn

reverse light not working

Fail 13 Mar 2012 34,523 miles

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

rear brake pads half way worn

reverse light not working

Pass 16 Mar 2011 32,210 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 32,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 31,158 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 30,819 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 27,317 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 23,706 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 23,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 21,492 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 KPX is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KPX, 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 KPX registered?

LV53 KPX is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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