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AK54 ZXB

2004 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 ZXB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016
Fail 21 Dec 2016

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 102,138 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable tie rod inner ball joint has slight play (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 102,138 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable tie rod inner ball joint has slight play (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 94,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2014 94,339 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 81,752 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 73,310 miles

Both cv gaiters deteriating

Brake discs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Pass 27 Oct 2011 63,148 miles

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

front brake discs corroded inner face

ns outer cv gaitor weeping

rear brake discs inner faces heavilly corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2011 63,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake discs corroded inner face

ns outer cv gaitor weeping

rear brake discs inner faces heavilly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2010 55,844 miles

Child seats fitted to n/s and o/s rear adult seats preventing full inspection of adult seat belts

both side front shock top mounts noisey

rear tyres wearing

slight play in both side steering joints

Fail 29 Oct 2010 55,844 miles

Child seats fitted to n/s and o/s rear adult seats preventing full inspection of adult seat belts

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

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

both side front shock top mounts noisey

rear tyres wearing

slight play in both side steering joints

Pass 30 Oct 2009 48,562 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 40,897 miles

Front pads about 1/2 worn

O/S/R brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2007 32,325 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 32,325 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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AK54 ZXB is a 2004 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AK54 ZXB, 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 ZXB is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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