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LM53 RJY

2004 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

120,735 mi
Last recorded120,735 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 RJY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 120,735 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 106,538 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 95,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 95,036 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 83,117 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2020 80,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 77,478 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 74,609 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play of steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play of steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 71,119 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play of steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 68,785 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play of steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 65,210 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 62,110 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 59,009 miles

slight play in O/S of steering rack

Pass 13 Jan 2012 55,220 miles

slight play in O/S steering rack end

Pass 12 Jan 2011 50,047 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 Jan 2010 44,410 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 36,769 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 30,496 miles

Horn not very loud,

Rear wiper blade split,

Pass 16 Jan 2007 23,066 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 RJY is a 2004 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RJY, 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 RJY is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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