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LM53 RLU

2004 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,610 mi
Last recorded59,610 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2019 59,610 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 58,862 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front brake discs badly corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2018 58,862 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability shock absorber top mount collapsed (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wiper insecure

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front brake discs badly corroded

rear brake discs badly corroded

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 3 Jul 2017 58,065 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front brake discs worn,lipped and corroded

rear brake discs corroded

washer reservoir bottle split and leaking

Fail 29 Jun 2017 58,059 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall has damage/hole (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroding and leaking

front brake discs worn,lipped and corroded

front tyres worn on edges,low on tread

offside rear tyre has large screw in centre

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres badly perished and cracking on inner sidewalls

washer reservoir bottle split and leaking

Pass 17 May 2016 56,512 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 54,945 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 54,197 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 13 May 2013 53,352 miles

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)

Fail 10 May 2013 53,352 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive 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 10 May 2012 52,081 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 48,904 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight play in steering arms

Pass 26 May 2010 41,830 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 37,573 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 19,050 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre has cut in outter rim saver

Pass 30 Jan 2007 51,451 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 RLU is a 2004 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RLU, 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 RLU is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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