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LV53 OMJ

2003 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,585 mi
Last recorded51,585 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 OMJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 51,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 51,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 48,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front join and rear box (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 48,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front join and rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 46,718 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 46,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 43,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Oct 2013 39,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 36,303 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 33,259 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 33,259 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 28,812 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 28,800 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 22,666 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 22,463 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 19,077 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 16,174 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in off side front steering arm

Pass 14 Aug 2006 13,118 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 OMJ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OMJ, 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 OMJ registered?

LV53 OMJ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is LV53 OMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 OMJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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