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LM53 HFB

2004 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

71,955 mi
Last recorded71,955 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 HFB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 71,955 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 71,955 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 70,546 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 70,546 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 67,062 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 64,228 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 64,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 60,271 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 60,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 56,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 56,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 53,489 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 53,488 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2014 50,640 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 50,599 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2013 47,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 47,708 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 44,364 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 41,209 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 36,091 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 30,991 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 25,600 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 20,243 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 HFB 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 65.2%.

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 HFB, 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 HFB registered?

LM53 HFB is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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