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LV53 OFM

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,912 mi
Last recorded97,912 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 OFM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 97,912 miles

rear tyres close to legal limit

slight play in nsf and osf steering arms

Fail 7 Dec 2015 97,665 miles

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

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

rear tyres close to legal limit

slight play in nsf and osf steering arms

Pass 5 Jan 2015 88,077 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 88,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 80,340 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 80,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 71,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 71,972 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 59,361 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 59,361 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Cut to nearside front outer tyre wall

Nearside wiper blade split on the edges

Pass 29 Nov 2010 50,991 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 43,300 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 35,384 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 35,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 25,910 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 16,529 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 OFM is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LV53 OFM?

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What year was LV53 OFM registered?

LV53 OFM is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is LV53 OFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 OFM shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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