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LV53 UFU

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,451 mi
Last recorded110,451 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 UFU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 110,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense (1.7.5a)

Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2017 110,450 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60R16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense (1.7.5a)

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 104,465 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 94,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 82,305 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 70,074 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 63,205 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sides washer jets partially blocked

Fail 11 Sep 2012 63,201 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sides washer jets partially blocked

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 59,330 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 59,330 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 54,850 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 48,395 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 48,395 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 42,700 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 42,700 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front windscreen seal insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2007 35,893 miles

as per mot fail

Fail 14 Sep 2007 35,891 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear shock absorbers lower mounting bushes have split away from inner casings, allowing shock to move

Pass 21 Sep 2006 29,296 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 29,296 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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 UFU is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UFU, 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 UFU registered?

LV53 UFU is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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