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LS53 SMU

2004 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

80,585 mi
Last recorded80,585 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 SMU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 80,585 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 80,578 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 74,024 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 74,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear (7.1.1)

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 68,818 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 68,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 62,883 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 58,390 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 58,387 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 53,133 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 46,618 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 46,618 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 38,616 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 38,616 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 31,415 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 31,401 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 24,607 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 SMU is a 2004 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SMU, 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 SMU registered?

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

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