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AK54 ZVC

2004 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,613 mi
Last recorded138,613 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 ZVC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 138,613 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 138,613 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 135,052 miles

ABS wire clip missing at offside front bottom ball joint but not fouling anything

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2014 135,052 miles

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

ABS wire clip missing at offside front bottom ball joint but not fouling anything

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 127,530 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 121,743 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 121,737 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 116,132 miles

nearside inner track rod end has slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2010 103,412 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

play offside steering rack joint

Pass 3 Oct 2009 78,950 miles

weep of grease from offside cv boot

Pass 7 Oct 2008 51,512 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2008 51,512 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2007 45,950 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 8 Nov 2007 45,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

front brake discs worn

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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AK54 ZVC is a 2004 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AK54 ZVC, 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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AK54 ZVC is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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