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LM53 LVX

2004 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,963 mi
Last recorded112,963 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 LVX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 112,963 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 112,789 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 103,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 98,022 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 98,022 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 95,468 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

center exhaust rubber mounting is split

engine management light on

o/s/f inner track arm has excessive play but cannot be seen because of gaiter, further investigation is required asap

Fail 30 Jul 2014 86,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 86,497 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 78,671 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 78,671 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 69,889 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 69,889 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 61,531 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 61,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 53,307 miles

Front discs are slightly corroded

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

Rear discs are corroded, pitted and scored

Pass 16 Mar 2010 51,326 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 41,516 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 38,552 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 38,552 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 33,643 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 LVX is a 2004 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LVX, 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 LVX registered?

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

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