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LV53 MXR

2003 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,579 mi
Last recorded121,579 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 MXR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 121,579 miles

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)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 121,579 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 11,157 miles

both front strut top bearings slightly noisey

Fail 31 Jul 2013 11,157 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front strut top bearings slightly noisey

Pass 7 Jul 2012 97,119 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 90,499 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 90,499 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 82,950 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 82,950 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 69,266 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 68,946 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 56,099 miles

n/s/front tyre has cut on side

Pass 27 Jul 2007 40,184 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 23,414 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 MXR is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MXR, 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 MXR registered?

LV53 MXR is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 October 2003.

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