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AJ04 XAY

2004 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

106,192 mi
Last recorded106,192 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 XAY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 106,192 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front side mirror slightly insecure

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front registration plate damaged

sidelights on when switch off (possible electrical fault)

Pass 8 Feb 2019 97,743 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 97,740 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 90,157 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front nearside steering rack worn

Fail 13 Feb 2018 90,155 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front nearside steering rack worn

Pass 27 Jan 2017 86,897 miles

front tyres getting low

Fail 27 Jan 2017 86,897 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brakes worn

front tyres getting low

Pass 18 Feb 2016 82,420 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 82,420 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 74,925 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 74,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 65,425 miles

front offside steering rack inner joint worn

Fail 13 Feb 2014 65,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front offside steering rack inner joint worn

Pass 13 Feb 2013 56,586 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2013 56,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 41,705 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 41,704 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 34,421 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 31,074 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 31,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 25,050 miles

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

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

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

nearside rack end slight play

Pass 4 Jun 2007 20,544 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 20,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 XAY is a 2004 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 XAY, 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 XAY is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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