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LM13 BLJ

2013 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,378 mi
Last recorded165,378 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Megane66,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM13 BLJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 165,378 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 165,373 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 154,513 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 154,511 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working Both front. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 142,797 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 142,784 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 132,054 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 121,170 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 121,166 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 114,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 109,564 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 92,117 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 76,264 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 62,030 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 61,630 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 43,354 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 24,561 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 10,381 miles

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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LM13 BLJ is a 2013 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2013 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 66,321 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM13 BLJ, 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 13 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LM13 BLJ registered?

LM13 BLJ is a 2013 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 April 2013.

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