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ML53YBC
2003 RENAULT MEGANE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration ML53YBC
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model MEGANE
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
18
Passes
11
Failures
62.07%
Pass Rate
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61 Total Defects Recorded
23 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 76,112 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2026 19 Jun 20268 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 68,660 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2025 19 Jun 20264 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 68,655 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
7 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 66,990 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 66,980 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 66,036 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
18 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 65,019 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
17 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 63,700 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
17 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 63,690 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
3 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,883 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- central exhaust rubber damaged
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brakes fluctuating slightly (3.5.1i)
27 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 60,694 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH 205/55/16 x2 (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- central exhaust rubber damaged
- Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brakes fluctuating slightly (3.5.1i)
18 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 54,384 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2017 19 Jun 202614 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 54,377 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
16 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 45,662 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
12 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 45,889 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 38,801 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2015 19 Jun 202613 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 38,801 MI
19 Jun 202630 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,818 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
1 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,727 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2013 19 Jun 20261 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 32,723 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
19 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,037 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2012 19 Jun 202616 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 32,036 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
22 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,957 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2011 19 Jun 202613 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,601 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2010 19 Jun 202614 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,180 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2009 19 Jun 202610 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 28,180 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,518 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2008 19 Jun 20265 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 22,509 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
13 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 15,570 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
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ML53YBC was registered on 2003-10-15
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