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LV53 NDD

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

175,238 mi
Last recorded175,238 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 NDD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 175,238 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2023 171,485 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 164,467 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt borderline (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Washer poor

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wipers slow

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive movement ()

Fail 27 Oct 2022 164,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt borderline (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Washer poor

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wipers slow

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive movement ()

Pass 21 Jan 2021 150,240 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jan 2021 150,192 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) left and right hand ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 145kgs / 220kgs = 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 142,076 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush lifting in housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 131,413 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens is frosty (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jan 2019 131,385 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emission test required after repair (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens is frosty (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2018 117,974 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 104,913 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

windscreen is cracked at the offside low but not in drivers view

Fail 25 Jan 2017 104,895 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

windscreen is cracked at the offside low but not in drivers view

Pass 2 Feb 2016 85,158 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 85,146 miles

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

Seat belt obviously repaired seat belt storks incorrectly fitted,making centre rear seat belt unusable (5.2.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

child seat fitted at near side rear

Pass 10 Dec 2014 63,672 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 63,666 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 55,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 49,197 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 42,929 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 36,928 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 30,684 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 30,684 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 26,304 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 20,565 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 20,565 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 17,653 miles

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

offside front tyre cut

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 NDD is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NDD, 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 NDD registered?

LV53 NDD is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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