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LL53 EKV

2004 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,752 mi
Last recorded69,752 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL53 EKV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 69,752 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 64,213 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 64,213 miles

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 58,347 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 58,347 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 53,628 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 53,628 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 47,667 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 8 Feb 2012 43,130 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 38,150 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 34,008 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 29,357 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber split and worn

Fail 25 Feb 2009 29,356 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber split and worn

Fail 26 Feb 2008 24,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 24,319 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 18,276 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 18,276 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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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LL53 EKV is a 2004 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LL53 EKV, 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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LL53 EKV is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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