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LV53 OJH

2003 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,167 mi
Last recorded121,167 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 OJH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 121,167 miles

slight play nearside front steering rack arm

Fail 20 Jan 2014 121,167 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight play nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 7 Feb 2013 115,049 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 115,010 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 107,453 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 107,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 96,672 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in ns of steering rack. Front brake discs worn

Fail 20 Aug 2010 96,672 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in ns of steering rack. Front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Oct 2009 85,294 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 85,294 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 71,704 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 71,530 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion/scoring too rear discs

Pass 2 Oct 2007 56,282 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 42,321 miles

wear too front brake discs...corrosion too rear brake discs

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 OJH is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OJH, 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 OJH registered?

LV53 OJH is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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