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LV53 UFP

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

179,649 mi
Last recorded179,649 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 UFP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2017 179,649 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring rusty.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake discs and pads very rusty.

Pass 4 Oct 2016 169,471 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1g)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 3 Oct 2016 169,470 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1g)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 21 Aug 2015 164,338 miles

Front Brake discs worn.

Nearside Slight play in steering arm.

Rear Brake discs rusty.

Fail 15 Aug 2015 163,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure Base (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Brake discs worn.

Nearside Slight play in steering arm.

Rear Brake discs rusty.

Pass 9 Oct 2014 140,590 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 140,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 116,588 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 116,588 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 105,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal rubber missing

steering lock n/w

Fail 24 Nov 2012 105,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal rubber missing

steering lock n/w

Pass 26 Sep 2011 89,576 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 23 Sep 2011 89,536 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 27 Sep 2010 85,109 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

nsr outer door moulding missing

Fail 27 Sep 2010 85,109 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

nsr outer door moulding missing

Pass 25 Nov 2009 81,798 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

nsr door outer trim missing

Pass 1 Dec 2008 76,775 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 71,809 miles

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

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

n/s/r outer tyre wall has a deep cut

Pass 16 Dec 2006 66,536 miles

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

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

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 UFP is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UFP, 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 UFP registered?

LV53 UFP is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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