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LV53 MYL

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,484 mi
Last recorded103,484 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 MYL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 103,484 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Strong smell of diesel fumes inside car

Fail 28 Mar 2015 103,484 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Strong smell of diesel fumes inside car

Pass 11 Nov 2013 100,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 100,409 miles

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

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

Both front brake discs worn with lipped edges,unmeasured.Rear row seats and all rearseatbelts unchecked due to childrens seats fitted.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 91,217 miles

advise front brake pads look low/recommend wheels removing for closer inspection.

advise some wear/play in inner steering rack joint.

Fail 8 Dec 2012 91,217 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise front brake pads look low/recommend wheels removing for closer inspection.

advise some wear/play in inner steering rack joint.

Pass 9 Dec 2011 81,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

childs seat fitted onto nearside rear seat.

Fail 9 Dec 2011 81,472 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

childs seat fitted onto nearside rear seat.

suspect the front bumper may have to be partialy removed to address the offside headlight aim/bulb faults ?

Fail 3 Dec 2011 81,342 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Childs seat fitted near side rear belt not checked

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 71,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both wiper blades split but clear screen

Pass 12 Nov 2009 61,920 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 52,188 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 44,469 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 33,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 33,864 miles

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

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 MYL is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MYL, 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 MYL registered?

LV53 MYL is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is LV53 MYL safe to buy?

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