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LS53 SKJ

2004 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,901 mi
Last recorded102,901 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 SKJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 102,901 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 100,318 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2014 100,317 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 90,658 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc corroded and wearing thin

Pass 19 Jun 2012 82,012 miles

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

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

all brake discs corroded on braking serface

Fail 19 Jun 2012 82,012 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

all brake discs corroded on braking serface

Pass 6 Jun 2011 70,700 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 61,290 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly scored

Fail 14 Jun 2010 61,290 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly scored

Pass 13 Jun 2009 53,671 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 42,120 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2008 42,119 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 102,824 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 81,718 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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LS53 SKJ is a 2004 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LS53 SKJ, 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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LS53 SKJ is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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