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LM53 LUD

2004 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

55,577 mi
Last recorded55,577 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 LUD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 55,577 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

engine management light on dashboard

Pass 9 Mar 2016 53,278 miles

Nearside Front Inner play on steering rack joint

Offside Rear brake grabbing slightly

engine management light on dashboard

Pass 2 Mar 2015 51,390 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 51,390 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 48,725 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 48,725 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 46,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

Fail 12 Nov 2012 46,495 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

Fail 29 Oct 2012 46,436 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Both front brake discs worn

Engine management light illuminated

Minor stone chips to front windscreen

Nearside wiper starting to tear

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

Service light illuminated

Pass 26 Oct 2011 40,468 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Front brake pads wearing thin

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight play from nearside front steering rack inner joint

Fail 25 Oct 2011 40,468 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light illuminated

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Front brake pads wearing thin

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight play from nearside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 28 Sep 2010 35,876 miles

front and rear discs scored and pitted

slight play in near side steering rack end

Fail 28 Sep 2010 35,876 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear discs scored and pitted

slight play in near side steering rack end

Pass 19 Sep 2009 33,587 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight play from nearside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 12 Sep 2008 31,436 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 19 Sep 2007 29,892 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 23,838 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 LUD is a 2004 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LUD, 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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LM53 LUD is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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