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LM53 LXK

2004 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,563 mi
Last recorded121,563 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 LXK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Dec 2017 121,563 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both rear shocks corroded

both rear springs corroded

nsr tyre punctured

osf inner rack end worn. excessive free play movement

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2017 112,154 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded slightly

NSR caliper return spring missing

OSR brake pipes corroded slightly

Rear flexis corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2017 112,154 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both at ends (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint also has excessive play (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front to rear brake pipe corroded slightly

NSR caliper return spring missing

OSR brake pipes corroded slightly

Rear flexis corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2016 102,214 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

eml and service lamp on

play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 15 Jan 2016 102,214 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre hanger bolts missing (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

eml and service lamp on

nearside cv joint dry of grease

play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 24 Jan 2015 94,593 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 94,593 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 86,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 86,022 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 79,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

nearside wiper split at ends

service light on

shock absorbers corroded

slight corrosion on 1 x front to rear brake pipe

some/slight play/movement found in steering

Fail 7 Jan 2013 79,684 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

corrosion on rear brake discs

nearside wiper split at ends

service light on

shock absorbers corroded

slight corrosion on 1 x front to rear brake pipe

some/slight binding on nearside rear brake/roadwheel

some/slight play/movement found in steering

Pass 3 Jan 2012 72,030 miles

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on nearside rear door

partial examination only on nearside rear seatbelt due to childseat

shock absorbers corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2012 72,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on nearside rear door

nearside rear tyre at 2mm on outer edge

partial examination only on nearside rear seatbelt due to childseat

shock absorbers corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2011 63,190 miles

1 x a.b.s. wire clip not holding wire on offside front

both front tyres at 3mm on edges

both front wipers split but clearing screen

brake discs corroded/corroding but passed brake performance test ok

nearside rear tyre at 3mm on outer edge

nearside rear wheel trim missing/not fitted

partial examination only on nearside rear seatbelt due to childseat

shock absorbers corroded

some corrosion at bottom of nearside rear coil spring

some surface corrosion on exhaust

some/slight play/movement felt in offside steering

Pass 14 Jan 2010 55,155 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 55,155 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 47,515 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 47,515 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 36,570 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 36,555 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 25,292 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 25,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LXK is a 2004 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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