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LM53 AYX

2004 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,362 mi
Last recorded65,362 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 AYX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 65,362 miles

Nearside Front play in steering rack end ball joint

under trays fitted obscuring some underside componants and brake pipes greased

Fail 7 Jul 2016 65,357 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front play in steering rack end ball joint

under trays fitted obscuring some underside componants and brake pipes greased

Fail 22 Feb 2016 64,961 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

eml light on

engine cover and undertray fitted

n/s and o/s front tyres cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2015 56,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal biting high

sevice and engine management lights on dash

slight movement in n/s of steering rack

Fail 14 Feb 2015 56,795 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal biting high

sevice and engine management lights on dash

slight movement in n/s of steering rack

Pass 17 Feb 2014 52,556 miles

ENGINE AND SERVICE LIGHT IS ON

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

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT BEARINGS ARE WORN ROUGH IN OPPERATION

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

SLIGHT PLAY NEAR SIDE STEERING RACK END

Fail 14 Feb 2014 52,532 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

ENGINE AND SERVICE LIGHT IS ON

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

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT BEARINGS ARE WORN ROUGH IN OPPERATION

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

SLIGHT PLAY NEAR SIDE STEERING RACK END

Pass 18 Feb 2013 48,826 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine light on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 42,311 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front discs worn

Pass 7 Dec 2010 36,526 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 29 Dec 2009 30,083 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 22,438 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 15,507 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 9,971 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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LM53 AYX is a 2004 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LM53 AYX, 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 LM53 AYX registered?

LM53 AYX is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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