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AJ53 VUW

2004 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,935 mi
Last recorded117,935 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 VUW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 117,935 miles

Front number plate broken but legible

Nearside steering rack bush has slight play

Fail 13 Oct 2016 117,550 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective warning lamp lit (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front number plate broken but legible

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover obscuring components in engine bay

extensive undertrays obscuring underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2015 105,553 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 105,152 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 72,247 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 72,236 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 67,317 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 67,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 61,099 miles

slight play in steering co axle rack arm

Pass 24 Nov 2009 52,922 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 46,283 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 37,736 miles

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)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 37,707 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

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 VUW is a 2004 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AJ53 VUW, 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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AJ53 VUW is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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