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AJ54 LKN

2004 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

98,451 mi
Last recorded98,451 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 LKN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 98,451 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 97,793 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 88,520 miles

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

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

osr seat belt catch a little sticky

Fail 12 Dec 2015 88,520 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

osr seat belt catch a little sticky

Pass 11 Dec 2014 85,916 miles

rera doors wont open from inside

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine cover insecure

fuel filler flap cover missing

nsf tyre low on pressure causing slight damage to tyre side wall

Fail 10 Dec 2014 85,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine cover insecure

fuel filler flap cover missing

nsf tyre low on pressure causing slight damage to tyre side wall

rera doors wont open from inside

Pass 17 May 2013 78,324 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2013 78,324 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 70,078 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 70,076 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 53,346 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 53,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front indicator faded

surface cracks & perish marks in tyre walls

Fail 21 Jan 2011 53,334 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 32,123 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 31,584 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 23,958 miles

BOTH Front Wiper Blades, split @ ends.

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Undertrays fitted.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 23,958 miles

BOTH Front Wiper Blades, split @ ends.

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Undertrays fitted.

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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AJ54 LKN is a 2004 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AJ54 LKN, 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 AJ54 LKN registered?

AJ54 LKN is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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