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LM53 MBY

2004 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

55,649 mi
Last recorded55,649 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 55,649 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 55,638 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 55,627 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 44,176 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 42,283 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 40,300 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 38,442 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 36,488 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 36,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 35,042 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 33,063 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 31,201 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 27,564 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK END TIE ROD HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 6 Jan 2010 27,563 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 24,240 miles

slight play n/s steeringrack

Pass 14 Jan 2008 19,577 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 19,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 15,306 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 MBY is a 2004 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MBY, 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 MBY registered?

LM53 MBY is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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