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LS53 LPV

2004 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,777 mi
Last recorded90,777 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 LPV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 90,777 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 85,726 miles

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

Nearside front sidelight dim.

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

Stoplights dim.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 74,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn.

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

Nearside front sidelight dim.

Nearside stoplight dim.

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

Offside rear wheel bearing slight noise.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 62,844 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake discs worn

Fail 15 Jul 2010 62,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2009 52,813 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

front vehicle under cover fitted

near side rear brake rubbing slightly

off side rear wheel bearingf slightly noisy operation

slight free play in steering rack ends

Fail 6 May 2009 52,765 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

front vehicle under cover fitted

near side rear brake rubbing slightly

off side rear wheel bearingf slightly noisy operation

slight free play in steering rack ends

Pass 2 May 2008 42,818 miles

slight play in both steering rack drumsticks

Fail 1 May 2008 42,801 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

slight play in both steering rack drumsticks

Pass 8 Jan 2007 33,430 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 33,430 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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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LS53 LPV is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LS53 LPV, 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 LS53 LPV registered?

LS53 LPV is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 January 2004.

Is LS53 LPV safe to buy?

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