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LM53 RUC

2004 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,107 mi
Last recorded73,107 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2022 73,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front suspension rusty

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear discs rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2018 72,888 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 69,660 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 65,500 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 65,500 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 61,682 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 58,624 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 55,095 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSF outer CV boot clip breaking

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 51,507 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 47,769 miles

slight play in n/s/f inner steering arm

slight play in o/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 5 Mar 2010 44,374 miles

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

brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2010 44,374 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bottom engine mount broken

brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2009 40,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play in n/s/f inner steering arm

play in o/s/f inner steering arm

slight ncorrosion on all disks

Pass 27 May 2008 33,133 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front wiperblade starting too split

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 8 Mar 2007 28,594 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 28,480 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 RUC 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 RUC, 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 RUC is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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