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AO04 LOD

2004 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

178,963 mi
Last recorded178,963 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 LOD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 178,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 178,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2017 164,611 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Mar 2017 164,475 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Apr 2016 155,172 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Apr 2016 155,172 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Mar 2015 143,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2015 143,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 132,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 132,781 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 121,214 miles

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

all tyres wearing down2.5-3mm

heavy wear inner rack joints

Fail 11 Apr 2013 121,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

all tyres wearing down2.5-3mm

heavy wear inner rack joints

Pass 7 Dec 2011 111,479 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 111,412 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 8 Nov 2010 81,276 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 11 Apr 2009 53,698 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 23,324 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 23,171 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 17,460 miles

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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AO04 LOD is a 2004 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AO04 LOD, 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 AO04 LOD registered?

AO04 LOD is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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