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LM53 MDZ

2004 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,257 mi
Last recorded70,257 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 70,257 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 70,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

o/s rear coil spring rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2012 63,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 56,104 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 51,018 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 51,018 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 41,725 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 41,724 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2008

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 32,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 23,645 miles

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

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 MDZ is a 2004 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MDZ, 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 MDZ registered?

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

Is LM53 MDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM53 MDZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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