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AG53 EOF

2004 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

173,251 mi
Last recorded173,251 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 EOF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2018 173,251 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Brake performance not tested due to leakage (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil around engine

unable to check steering and suspension fully due to condition of ball joint

unable to inspect rear coil springs fully

Pass 10 Mar 2017 152,282 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken but system sill secure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f & o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes corroded in places

oil leaks

Fail 1 Mar 2017 151,776 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affecting position lamp also affecting n/s position lamp when on (1.4.A.2h)

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

Central exhaust bracket broken but system sill secure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f & o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes corroded in places

oil leaks

Pass 15 Mar 2016 129,026 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front tyres worn low on tread

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre perished

oil leaks

play in steering rack inner joints

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 9 Mar 2016 128,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers and under trays fitted

front brake discs heavily corroded and worn

front brake pads worn low

front tyres worn low on tread

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre perished

oil leaks

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Mar 2015 100,869 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

interaction on offside rear lamp

offside front tyre worn low

play in offside lower suspension ball joint needs attention a.s.a.p..unable to detect on initial test due to play in track rod end

Fail 22 Mar 2015 100,711 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

interaction on offside rear lamp

offside front tyre worn low

Pass 21 Mar 2014 84,468 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 76,890 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 76,890 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 63,405 miles

wear to front and rear brake discs

Fail 17 Jan 2012 63,374 miles

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

wear to front and rear brake discs

Pass 21 Jan 2011 56,733 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 51,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding..rear discs pitted..rear indicators faded

Fail 7 Jan 2010 51,482 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding..rear discs pitted..rear indicators faded

Pass 14 Jan 2009 46,844 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 38,799 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 38,774 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 29,457 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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AG53 EOF is a 2004 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AG53 EOF, 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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AG53 EOF is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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