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LV53 KWF

2003 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,899 mi
Last recorded134,899 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 KWF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 134,899 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 125,733 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 118,382 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 109,846 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 109,834 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 103,855 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 103,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 92,972 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 92,972 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 78,808 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 62,241 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 62,241 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 42,531 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 42,351 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 26,740 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 26,567 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 KWF is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KWF, 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 KWF registered?

LV53 KWF is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 October 2003.

Is LV53 KWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 KWF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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