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LV53 LZL

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,329 mi
Last recorded154,329 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 154,329 miles

centre exhaust rubber snapped

Fail 15 Mar 2016 154,329 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust rubber snapped

Pass 18 Mar 2015 145,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

could not get to rear seat belts

under trys held on with zip ties

Pass 20 Mar 2014 118,270 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 118,270 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 93,858 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 93,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 88,111 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 83,555 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2010 79,760 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 79,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 75,837 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 53,137 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 31,387 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 31,329 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 LZL is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LZL, 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 LZL registered?

LV53 LZL is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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The MOT history for LV53 LZL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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