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DC53 LCU

2004 Renault Megane · Diesel · 1870cc

Red Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1870cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2004 Renault Megane Diesel 1870cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 98,458 miles on the clock, averaging 6,550 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DC53 LCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,458
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
6,550

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading98,458 miles
Reading date
Miles last year49
Average per year6,550
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DC53 LCU 49k61k74k86k98k '07'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,458 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,409 miles
Since last MOT+6,100 miles
PASS
Mileage92,309 miles
Since last MOT+428 miles
PASS
Mileage91,881 miles
Since last MOT+12,323 miles
PASS
Mileage79,558 miles
Since last MOT+3,889 miles
PASS
Mileage75,669 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,652 miles
Since last MOT+15,528 miles
PASS
Mileage60,124 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,124 miles
Since last MOT+11,463 miles
PASS
Mileage48,661 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 LCU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1870cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeDC — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DC53 LCU

What car is DC53 LCU?

DC53 LCU is a red Renault Megane, diesel (1870cc). First registered in Chester in 2004.

What is the mileage of DC53 LCU?

The last recorded mileage for DC53 LCU was 98,458 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DC53 LCU passed its MOT?

DC53 LCU has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Sep 2014.

Is DC53 LCU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DC53 LCU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is DC53 LCU?

DC53 LCU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.