# SP53USB — RENAULT MEGANE MOT History & Vehicle Check SP53USB is a Green RENAULT MEGANE, Petrol (1390cc), first registered 2003-09-27. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for SP53USB — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | SP53USB | | Make | RENAULT | | Model | MEGANE | | Colour | Green | | Fuel type | Petrol | | Engine size | 1390cc | | First registered | 2003-09-27 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2023-01-24 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 29 - Passes: 17 - Fails: 12 - Pass rate: 58.62% - Total defects recorded: 111 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2022-01-25 09:55:13 | PASSED | 91,413 MI | 2023-01-24 00:00:00 | | 2022-01-24 14:26:42 | FAILED | 91,413 MI | — | | 2020-12-21 11:44:36 | PASSED | 89,196 MI | 2021-12-20 00:00:00 | | 2020-12-19 09:29:49 | FAILED | 89,195 MI | — | | 2020-06-20 12:35:30 | PASSED | 88,518 MI | 2021-06-19 00:00:00 | | 2020-06-18 16:27:23 | FAILED | 88,518 MI | — | | 2019-10-26 11:41:23 | PASSED | 87,299 MI | 2020-10-25 00:00:00 | | 2019-01-17 16:22:18 | PASSED | 80,402 MI | 2020-02-15 00:00:00 | | 2019-01-17 15:15:33 | FAILED | 80,402 MI | — | | 2018-01-29 15:32:23 | PASSED | 71,588 MI | 2019-02-15 00:00:00 | | 2018-01-27 10:09:19 | FAILED | 71,583 MI | — | | 2017-02-16 15:52:11 | PASSED | 66,324 MI | 2018-02-15 00:00:00 | | 2017-02-08 14:36:28 | FAILED | 66,289 MI | — | | 2016-01-26 16:37:28 | PASSED | 62,709 MI | 2017-02-14 00:00:00 | | 2015-02-11 09:20:49 | PASSED | 59,801 MI | 2016-02-14 00:00:00 | | 2015-02-09 13:41:57 | FAILED | 59,795 MI | — | | 2014-02-15 13:52:07 | PASSED | 58,687 MI | 2015-02-14 00:00:00 | | 2014-02-15 13:35:43 | FAILED | 58,687 MI | — | | 2013-02-12 09:23:18 | PASSED | 56,480 MI | 2014-02-14 00:00:00 | | 2013-02-11 11:19:39 | FAILED | 56,480 MI | — | | 2012-02-01 11:39:07 | PASSED | 51,680 MI | 2013-02-14 00:00:00 | | 2011-02-15 10:24:48 | FAILED | 47,537 MI | — | | 2011-02-15 10:24:48 | PASSED | 47,537 MI | 2012-02-14 00:00:00 | | 2009-08-28 14:29:58 | PASSED | 41,641 MI | 2010-08-27 00:00:00 | | 2008-08-14 16:14:20 | PASSED | 37,865 MI | 2009-08-26 00:00:00 | | 2008-08-14 11:38:17 | FAILED | 37,865 MI | — | | 2007-08-27 12:47:17 | PASSED | 34,292 MI | 2008-08-26 00:00:00 | | 2007-08-27 12:47:17 | FAILED | 34,292 MI | — | | 2006-08-22 11:53:00 | PASSED | 28,314 MI | 2007-08-21 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2022-01-25 09:55:13 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: both front headlamp lenses deteriorated - ADVISORY: Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i)) **2022-01-24 14:26:42 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: both front wipers smeary - ADVISORY: both front headlamp lenses deteriorated - MAJOR: Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) **2020-12-21 11:44:36 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: under tray fitted - ADVISORY: both front headlamp lens deteriorated - ADVISORY: Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: N/S front fog lamp not working - ADVISORY: Items removed from driver's view prior to test () - ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) **2020-12-19 09:29:49 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: under tray fitted - ADVISORY: both front headlamp lens deteriorated - ADVISORY: Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Items removed from driver's view prior to test () - ADVISORY: Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: N/S front fog lamp not working - ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) **2020-06-20 12:35:30 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: under tray fitted **2020-06-18 16:27:23 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: under tray fitted - MAJOR: Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) - MAJOR: Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) **2019-10-26 11:41:23 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: rear exhaust secured by alternative means - ADVISORY: Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) () **2019-01-17 16:22:18 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Play in steering rack inner joint(s) () **2019-01-17 15:15:33 (FAILED)** - DANGEROUS: Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Play in steering rack inner joint(s) () - MAJOR: Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) **2018-01-29 15:32:23 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Knock coming from suspension top mount area when performing lock to lock check - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) () - ADVISORY: Engine under tray fitted limiting view of components - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: exhaust heat shields loose - ADVISORY: Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b) - ADVISORY: Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) **2018-01-27 10:09:19 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) - ADVISORY: Engine under tray fitted limiting view of components - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) () - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) - ADVISORY: Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Knock coming from suspension top mount area when performing lock to lock check - FAIL: Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) - FAIL: Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) - FAIL: Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) - FAIL: Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d) - FAIL: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) **2017-02-08 14:36:28 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Steering rack insecure excessive play in steering rack operation (2.2.B.1a) **2015-02-11 09:20:49 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components **2015-02-09 13:41:57 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - FAIL: Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) - FAIL: Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d) - FAIL: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a) - USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components **2014-02-15 13:52:07 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: osf ball joint play to limit **2014-02-15 13:35:43 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d) - USER ENTERED: osf ball joint play to limit **2013-02-12 09:23:18 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) **2013-02-11 11:19:39 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) - FAIL: Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) - USER ENTERED: Nail in rear tyre **2012-02-01 11:39:07 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) **2011-02-15 10:24:48 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - PRS: Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) - PRS: Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) - PRS: Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) - USER ENTERED: slight play in osf steering arm **2011-02-15 10:24:48 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - USER ENTERED: slight play in osf steering arm **2008-08-14 16:14:20 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2008-08-14 11:38:17 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) - FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) **2007-08-27 12:47:17 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2007-08-27 12:47:17 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) - PRS: Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for SP53USB is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SP53USB. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-24.