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LM53 LZU

2004 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,493 mi
Last recorded134,493 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 134,493 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 122,022 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 111,133 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 101,101 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 97,266 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 92,989 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 92,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 83,579 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 83,579 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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 11 May 2010 76,166 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 76,166 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 65,148 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 53,260 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 44,037 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 40,344 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 LZU is a 2004 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 LZU, 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 LZU registered?

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

Is LM53 LZU safe to buy?

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