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AM53 FNN

2004 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,133 mi
Last recorded139,133 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 FNN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 139,133 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 139,133 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both offside front and rear edge of tread worn (4.1.E.1)

ecu light on

Pass 10 Jun 2016 126,231 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 118,014 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 118,013 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 106,530 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 106,524 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 95,836 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 91,774 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

OFFSIDE SILL DAMAGED

offside front slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Jul 2012 91,774 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK TOP MOUNT SLIGHT WEAR

OFFSIDE SILL DAMAGED

offside front slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jul 2011 81,492 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads very low

Fail 5 Jul 2011 81,492 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads very low

Pass 6 Jul 2010 70,067 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight wear offside and nearside front top suspension bearings

Fail 6 Jul 2010 70,061 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight wear offside and nearside front top suspension bearings

Pass 22 Jul 2009 61,493 miles

osf wiper just serviceable

Fail 8 Jan 2008 48,745 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

plastic covers prevented full vehicle inspection

Pass 8 Jan 2008 48,745 miles

plastic covers prevented full vehicle inspection

Pass 4 Jan 2007 34,898 miles

plastic covers prevented full vehicle inspection

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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AM53 FNN is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AM53 FNN, 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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AM53 FNN is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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