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LV53 UVP

2003 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,159 mi
Last recorded140,159 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 UVP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 140,159 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 131,215 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 114,294 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 114,257 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 98,958 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 98,958 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 91,924 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 91,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 85,926 miles

o/s/f brake hose bracket missing but brake hose does not rub on lock to lock check

Fail 12 Jul 2011 85,926 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

o/s/f brake hose bracket missing but brake hose does not rub on lock to lock check

Pass 9 Jul 2009 65,263 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 8 Jul 2009 65,263 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 29 Oct 2007 52,229 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 42,666 miles

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)

small split o/s/f wiper blade

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 UVP is a 2003 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UVP, 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 UVP registered?

LV53 UVP is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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