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AJ04 XAU

2004 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

206,150 mi
Last recorded206,150 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 XAU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 206,150 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 206,095 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 198,038 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 185,479 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 185,479 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 170,694 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 170,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 151,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F Wheel Trim missing.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 151,308 miles

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

BOTH Front Brake Discs worn.

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm (Worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment).

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R worn to 3mm (Worn heavily around all edges. Suggest Underinflation).

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

O/S/F Wheel Trim missing.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 133,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside tyres becoming low

Pass 14 Apr 2011 118,839 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 118,839 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front tyres are on 2 mm

engine running rough

n/s/f wish bone front bush has play

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

play in both front track control arms

Pass 27 Mar 2010 101,537 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding on

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2009 86,478 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 86,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 68,253 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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AJ04 XAU is a 2004 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AJ04 XAU, 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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AJ04 XAU is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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