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AC04 FNL

2004 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

106,257 mi
Last recorded106,257 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 FNL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 106,257 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 106,257 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 98,902 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 85,940 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 85,940 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 71,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 56,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 56,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 43,904 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 31,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 21,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 21,467 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 21,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 20,270 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 17,799 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 17,799 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 15,016 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 May 2014 15,016 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management light on

Pass 21 May 2013 12,310 miles

both rear tyres outer edges slightly cracking

nearside front tyre outer edge worn and cracking almost to cords

offside front tyre outer edge slightly worn and cracking

Pass 9 May 2012 10,644 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 9,306 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 7,869 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 6,536 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 5,476 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 4,240 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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AC04 FNL is a 2004 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AC04 FNL, 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 AC04 FNL registered?

AC04 FNL is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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