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AJ04 XES

2004 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,928 mi
Last recorded179,928 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 XES
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 179,928 miles

Front shock dampers have lessened damping effect.

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 179,924 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front shock dampers have lessened damping effect.

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 168,592 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 168,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 152,720 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on outter edges

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 136,599 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 136,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 120,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroding

front tyres are worn on the outer shoulders

Fail 26 Jun 2012 120,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R TYRE HAS A NAIL IN THE INNER SHOULDER !

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroding

front tyres are worn on the outer shoulders

Pass 28 Jun 2011 105,642 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer shoulder

o/s/r tyre close to limit

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

Fail 28 Jun 2011 105,642 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer shoulder

o/s/r tyre close to limit

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

Pass 24 Jun 2010 90,907 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 75,860 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 58,943 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 41,537 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 XES is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XES, 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 AJ04 XES registered?

AJ04 XES is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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