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LV53 UGG

2003 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,651 mi
Last recorded134,651 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 UGG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 134,651 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough top mounting/bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 130,313 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 126,585 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 126,327 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel play at nearside of rack (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough offside front top mounting tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 122,790 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in nearside of rack (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 122,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in nearside of rack (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 118,514 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 118,429 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 114,603 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 100,141 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 100,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 91,651 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 68,527 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2010 68,527 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 36,052 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 36,052 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 33,124 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 33,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 27,491 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 19,996 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 UGG is a 2003 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UGG, 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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LV53 UGG is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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