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LM53 HDU

2004 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

181,036 mi
Last recorded181,036 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 HDU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2013 181,036 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides Play in steering rack inner joint (rack end)

Fail 6 Oct 2013 181,034 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides Play in steering rack inner joint (rack end)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 152,934 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both sides Play in steering rack inner joint (rack end)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 152,934 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both sides Play in steering rack inner joint (rack end)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 125,606 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 125,603 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 93,980 miles

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

osf upper support bearing assembly slightly stiff to rotate

Fail 18 Sep 2010 93,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

osf upper support bearing assembly slightly stiff to rotate

Pass 9 Oct 2009 70,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 66,199 miles

no spare wheel

Fail 14 Nov 2008 66,176 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight roughness in n/s/r wheelbearing but cannot be heard when rotated.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 41,166 miles

nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall outer

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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front brake disc close to wear limits

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 HDU is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LM53 HDU, 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 HDU registered?

LM53 HDU is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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