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LV53 OFJ

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,951 mi
Last recorded78,951 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 78,951 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 68,630 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 60,756 miles

FRont tyres wearing on edges

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F Tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 May 2013 60,756 miles

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

FRont tyres wearing on edges

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F Tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 54,002 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F Tyre has deep cut to outer sidewall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 54,002 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F Tyre has deep cut to outer sidewall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 46,837 miles

slight play nsf osf steering arm

Fail 23 Feb 2011 46,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

slight play nsf osf steering arm

Pass 22 Feb 2010 43,684 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 40,260 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 35,647 miles

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

Offside 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)

advise n/s/f tyre has wall damage not through to cored

slight play o/s/f steering arm not excessive

Fail 15 Nov 2007 35,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside 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)

advise n/s/f tyre has wall damage not through to cored

slight play o/s/f steering arm not excessive

Fail 8 Jan 2007 31,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 31,891 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 OFJ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 OFJ, 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 OFJ registered?

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

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