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AF54 ZMY

2004 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

47,258 mi
Last recorded47,258 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 ZMY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2023 47,258 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 44,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 44,860 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 44,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 42,040 miles

o/s cv boot deteriated

rear discs scored

headl;ight lense faded

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

front suspension arm bushes minor play pin bush

rear trailing arm bushes perishing minor movment pin bushes

Pass 1 Aug 2019 36,339 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 36,339 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 33,267 miles

damage to n/s/r sill

Fail 15 Nov 2018 33,267 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken also top mount damaged (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin also discs slightly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded also top mount bearing rough (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

damage to n/s/r sill

vehicle cuts out when started

Pass 2 Jan 2018 29,676 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 29,676 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 26,677 miles

Front tyres wearing bold on outside edges

Play in steering arms

Poor idle on cold

Fail 4 Jan 2017 26,677 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front tyres wearing bold on outside edges

Play in steering arms

Poor idle on cold

Pass 5 Jan 2016 23,084 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear to outer side wall

exhaust system deteriorated

oil residue

slight play in front inner steering joints

Fail 5 Jan 2016 23,084 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre wear to outer side wall

exhaust system deteriorated

oil residue

slight play in front inner steering joints

Pass 6 Jan 2015 22,673 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 22,673 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 21,530 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn outer edge.

Pass 4 Feb 2013 19,572 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 17,551 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2012 17,547 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2010 14,875 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 14,875 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 13,095 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 12,054 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 10,796 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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AF54 ZMY is a 2004 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZMY, 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 ZMY is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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