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LM53 MTX

2004 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,852 mi
Last recorded104,852 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 MTX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 104,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

heat shield loose

Fail 28 Mar 2018 104,834 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Rear exhaust blow (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both nearside tyres are worn to the legal limit and bald edges

Suspension shock absorbers have little or no damping effect

Pass 30 Mar 2017 98,004 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 91,262 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 91,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 83,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 76,989 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 69,146 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 63,778 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 63,778 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 58,125 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 56,567 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 48,864 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 47,864 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 39,010 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 39,010 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 31,694 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 23,938 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 23,776 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 MTX is a 2004 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MTX, 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 MTX registered?

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

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