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AJ53 VTW

2004 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,785 mi
Last recorded141,785 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 VTW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 141,785 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 134,417 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 134,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 125,723 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroded/Thin

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

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

Rear Brake Discs Scored

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 114,674 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 114,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 97,315 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 79,101 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 58,396 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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AJ53 VTW is a 2004 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ53 VTW, 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 AJ53 VTW registered?

AJ53 VTW is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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