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LV53 VLH

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,474 mi
Last recorded119,474 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 VLH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 119,474 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 119,474 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 113,461 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 113,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play CANT fail due to DVSA ruling ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play cant fail due to DVSA rulings ()

Pass 3 May 2017 107,742 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 3 May 2017 107,742 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2016 98,660 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 98,660 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 92,654 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 92,600 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 82,010 miles

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

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

wipers advised-front

Fail 1 Jul 2014 82,010 miles

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

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

wipers advised-front

Pass 17 May 2013 72,374 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 72,373 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 67,789 miles

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

both front tyre's on 2mm

Pass 1 Jun 2011 60,259 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 47,221 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 42,440 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 37,344 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 33,579 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 VLH is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol 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 VLH, 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 VLH registered?

LV53 VLH is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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