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LV53 YDK

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,511 mi
Last recorded113,511 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 YDK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 113,511 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 111,011 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 111,011 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 107,255 miles

n/s side repeater has some damage

Fail 18 Nov 2014 107,255 miles

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

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

n/s side repeater has some damage

Pass 12 Nov 2013 99,002 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2013 99,002 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 91,762 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2012 91,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 71,500 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 65,572 miles

Fnt.discs worn.

N/s/r brake slight binding.

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 65,570 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fnt.discs worn.

N/s/r brake slight binding.

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 57,635 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)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 53,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 53,377 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 46,927 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 36,795 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 YDK is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YDK, 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 YDK registered?

LV53 YDK is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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