2003 Renault Megane 1.5L Diesel · MA53 LUO
2003 Renault Megane (1.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 91,052 miles. MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,052 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA53 LUO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2026
- 91,052 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA53 LUO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Renault Megane (MA53 LUO) between September 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MA53 LUO Mileage History
- 24/09/202485,226 mi
- 09/10/202588,288 mi+3,062 mi
- 09/10/202588,288 mi
- 30/09/202691,040 mi+2,752 mi
- 08/10/202691,052 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 2,859 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Megane Mk2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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