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LX13 ZHA

2013 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

164,703 mi
Last recorded164,703 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Megane66,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX13 ZHA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 164,703 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Apr 2025 164,703 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2024 152,422 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 137,124 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Mar 2023 137,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Mar 2022 126,169 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 126,169 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 111,474 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Mar 2021 111,126 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Mar 2020 99,265 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 99,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 87,115 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 87,115 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction device holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 77,823 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 77,823 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 66,490 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish/ crack

Fail 21 Mar 2017 66,489 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads wearing low

offside rear tyre starting to perish/ crack

Pass 9 Mar 2016 54,653 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 54,653 miles

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

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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LX13 ZHA is a 2013 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2013 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 66,321 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 LX13 ZHA, 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 13 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LX13 ZHA is a 2013 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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