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LC53 MJS

2004 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

100,639 mi
Last recorded100,639 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 MJS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 100,639 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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 17 Apr 2018 100,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2017 93,751 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 17 Apr 2017 93,751 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 86,353 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 86,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1. 6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 77,155 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 77,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2014 69,077 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 66,952 miles

damp in n/s/f head lamp

Fail 8 Oct 2013 66,952 miles

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

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

damp in n/s/f head lamp

e m l light on

Pass 13 Oct 2012 61,932 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

damp in n/s head lamp

Fail 13 Oct 2012 61,932 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

damp in n/s head lamp

rear pads low

Pass 15 Oct 2011 56,426 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 56,426 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 26 Nov 2010 51,224 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Nov 2010 51,224 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 1 Dec 2009 45,759 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 41,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 41,219 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 38,506 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 38,506 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 35,076 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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LC53 MJS is a 2004 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2004 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 67,232 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 LC53 MJS, 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 22 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LC53 MJS registered?

LC53 MJS is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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