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LM53 LWA

2004 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,088 mi
Last recorded98,088 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 98,088 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 98,087 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 97,740 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 97,740 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 96,339 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 96,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 95,597 miles

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated.

Front registration plate damaged

battery loose

Fail 26 Jun 2017 95,593 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front registration plate damaged

battery loose

Pass 6 Jan 2016 93,832 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 93,830 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 91,693 miles

centre exhaust rubber mounting split but still consider exhaust adequately supported

Fail 10 Jan 2015 91,693 miles

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

centre exhaust rubber mounting split but still consider exhaust adequately supported

Pass 6 Jan 2014 87,135 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 86,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 80,548 miles

Airbag light on.

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)

Slight binding n/s/r brake.

Fail 29 Dec 2012 80,506 miles

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

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

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

Airbag light on.

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)

Slight binding n/s/r brake.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 62,076 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 55,448 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 49,127 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 42,870 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 35,578 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 LWA is a 2004 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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