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AJ54 YEX

2004 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,173 mi
Last recorded143,173 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 YEX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2015 143,173 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 136,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT BALL JOINTS / N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON EDGES / REAR TYRES STARTING TO SPLIT ON INNER WALLS / FRONT PADS HALF WORN /

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2014 136,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT BALL JOINTS / N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON EDGES / REAR TYRES STARTING TO SPLIT ON INNER WALLS / FRONT PADS HALF WORN /

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 130,833 miles

SLIGHT INTERATION ON O/S/R LIGHT UNIT / N/S/F SIDE LIGHT / CHIP ON SCREEN /

Pass 5 Jan 2012 125,599 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CUTTING OUT ON EDGES

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

TRACKING

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING ARMS

Fail 4 Jan 2012 125,599 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES CUTTING OUT ON EDGES

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

TRACKING

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING ARMS

Pass 4 Jan 2011 118,873 miles

AIR CON PIPE RIPPED OFF

CHIP ON SCREEN

DAMAGE TO N/S MIRROR

DAMAGE TO O/S/F INNER WING COVER

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Fail 30 Dec 2010 118,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

AIR CON PIPE RIPPED OFF

CHIP ON SCREEN

DAMAGE TO N/S MIRROR

DAMAGE TO O/S/F INNER WING COVER

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 29 Dec 2009 112,317 miles

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

Slight Play in Steering rack

Fail 29 Dec 2009 112,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight Play in Steering rack

Pass 23 Dec 2008 94,837 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 74,393 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 74,393 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YEX is a 2004 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel 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 AJ54 YEX, 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 YEX registered?

AJ54 YEX is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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