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LV53 NFT

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,100 mi
Last recorded136,100 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 NFT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 136,100 miles

Engine bay & undertray covers fitted

Engine oil level low & oil leaks noted

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack extension (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service lights on dash

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Damage to windscreen in excess of requirements but not materially affecting the drivers view [SN2-2014] (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 136,075 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not working at all (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front suspension strut top mount has play

Play inner steering rack joints

Fail 30 Oct 2015 136,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wipers (8.3.1e)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front tyre worn on edges and tread on legal limit

Offside front suspension strut top mount has play

Play inner steering rack joints

offside front brake pads ON legal limit

Pass 7 Nov 2014 120,151 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 120,146 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 111,229 miles

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

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

movement steering arms

Pass 22 Oct 2012 97,371 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 97,371 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 87,460 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 78,221 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 70,309 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 65,237 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 51,097 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 39,134 miles

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

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 NFT is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NFT, 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 NFT registered?

LV53 NFT is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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