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LM53 LXJ

2004 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,589 mi
Last recorded121,589 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 121,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 121,589 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever inappropriately modified (3.1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 106,301 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 106,301 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track arm (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track arm (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 89,237 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 89,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) at track arm (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 72,003 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 72,003 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 60,433 miles

Offside rear brake disc is pitted.

Fail 18 Nov 2013 60,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake disc is pitted.

Pass 23 Nov 2012 51,670 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 51,670 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre is worn close to legal limit.

Offside front tyre is worn on outside edge.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 44,357 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 39,666 miles

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

nearside rear handbrake lever sticking on caliper

offside rear brake disc corroded on inside edge

Pass 7 Nov 2009 36,264 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 33,670 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 32,615 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 27,961 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 27,961 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 20,939 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 LXJ 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 65%.

Across all 2004 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 67,232 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LXJ, 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 LXJ is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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