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LV53 LZR

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,827 mi
Last recorded109,827 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 109,827 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 109,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside front brake hose insecure

Pass 1 Dec 2020 108,776 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 107,271 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 107,266 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 104,507 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 104,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 102,112 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 100,290 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 96,231 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 96,225 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 92,435 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 92,347 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 85,680 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 85,674 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 78,863 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 69,790 miles

slight play in n/side rack spindie.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 61,708 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 61,701 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brakes worn low. N/S/R brake starting to bind slightly.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 51,551 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 42,650 miles

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 24 Oct 2007 33,283 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 33,095 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 24,901 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 LZR is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LZR, 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 LZR registered?

LV53 LZR is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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