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AF54 LGW

2004 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

107,309 mi
Last recorded107,309 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 LGW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 107,309 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight noise from o/s front top strut mounting

Fail 27 Jul 2020 107,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight noise from o/s front top strut mounting

Pass 15 Jul 2019 103,358 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 103,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 99,095 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 99,095 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 94,374 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play n/s inner section of steering rack

Fail 3 Aug 2017 94,374 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play n/s inner section of steering rack

Pass 5 Aug 2016 88,532 miles

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

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

all brake discs worn on inner surfaces

o/s outer sill damaged

o/s/f strut top slightly notchy

Pass 24 Jul 2015 83,296 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 83,296 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 79,182 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 69,699 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 58,253 miles

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S OUTER SILL SECTION.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 47,963 miles

front tyres getting poor on edges

rear discs getting poor

rear pads getting low

Fail 30 Aug 2011 47,963 miles

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

front tyres getting poor on edges

rear discs getting poor

rear pads getting low

Pass 14 Sep 2010 43,525 miles

Front pads getting low

Front tyres worn on inner edgeds

Hand brake cables fill tight !

O/S rear brakes tight

Rear brake discs poor (next set of pads may need new discs)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 37,752 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 37,752 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 30,278 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 30,278 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 22,382 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 22,382 miles

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

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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AF54 LGW is a 2004 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AF54 LGW, 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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AF54 LGW is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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