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AF54 LJZ

2004 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

129,368 mi
Last recorded129,368 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 129,368 miles

engine management light on

front brake discs deteriated

offside rear brake binding on slightly

rear discs deteriated

Fail 13 Mar 2013 129,362 miles

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

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

engine management light on

front brake discs deteriated

offside rear brake binding on slightly

rear discs deteriated

Pass 9 Mar 2012 126,241 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 5 Mar 2012 126,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 4 Feb 2011 116,161 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2010 96,307 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 96,307 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 74,168 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 73,990 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 48,639 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 48,639 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake discs corroded

steering rack knuckles have play

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 LJZ is a 2004 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LJZ, 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 AF54 LJZ registered?

AF54 LJZ is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 September 2004.

Is AF54 LJZ safe to buy?

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