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LM53 RWU

2004 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,565 mi
Last recorded102,565 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 RWU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 102,565 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 98,256 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 94,296 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 89,494 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 85,399 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 85,395 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 80,876 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 80,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 74,978 miles

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

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

itermitant sceen washers operation

Fail 24 Feb 2011 74,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

itermitant sceen washers operation

Pass 19 Feb 2010 67,140 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 67,140 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 54,784 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

unable to fully test o/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 54,784 miles

unable to fully test o/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 46,067 miles

steering rack has slight play

Fail 28 Feb 2008 46,067 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steering rack has slight play

Pass 6 Feb 2007 40,791 miles

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

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 RWU is a 2004 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RWU, 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 RWU registered?

LM53 RWU is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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