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LM04 CHX

2004 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

60,642 mi
Last recorded60,642 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 CHX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 60,642 miles

Driver window is not working

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 60,642 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Driver window is not working

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 57,402 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 57,402 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 56,226 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 50,949 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 50,784 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 17 May 2016 43,763 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

advise rusty rear discs

Fail 27 Apr 2016 43,655 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, min 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 40,248 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 40,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hi level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 4 Jun 2014 39,248 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 4 Jun 2013 38,044 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

wipers starting to smear

Fail 4 Jun 2013 38,044 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

wipers starting to smear

Pass 19 Jun 2012 36,403 miles

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

play in n/s inner steering tie rod joint

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 19 Jun 2012 36,403 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

play in n/s inner steering tie rod joint

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2011 34,381 miles

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

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

Rear discs worn

Pass 11 Jun 2010 32,677 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Jun 2009 29,976 miles

n/s/r tyre tread starting to wear

Fail 10 Jun 2008 27,208 miles

O/S/R Tyre low tread

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

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2008 27,208 miles

O/S/R Tyre low tread

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2007 23,149 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 23,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front wipers deteriorated

slight play in both front steering arms

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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LM04 CHX is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LM04 CHX, 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 LM04 CHX registered?

LM04 CHX is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is LM04 CHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM04 CHX shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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