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AJ04 XGL

2004 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

130,489 mi
Last recorded130,489 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 XGL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 130,489 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 130,489 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 126,931 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 126,931 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 114,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 114,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 109,362 miles

All brake discs are pitted and worn

Fail 12 Apr 2012 109,261 miles

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)

all brake discs are pitted and worn

Pass 21 Apr 2011 102,587 miles

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

front brake discs are worn and corroded

rear brake discs are worn and corroded

slight corrosion to all brake hose ends

Fail 19 Apr 2011 102,559 miles

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

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

front brake discs are worn and corroded

rear brake discs are worn and corroded

slight corrosion to all brake hose ends

Pass 21 Apr 2010 93,251 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 93,161 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 80,557 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 68,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 68,791 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 56,952 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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 XGL is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XGL, 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 XGL is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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