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AO04 ZXV

2004 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

95,671 mi
Last recorded95,671 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 ZXV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 95,671 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 84,177 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 19 Apr 2016 84,176 miles

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

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 21 Apr 2015 76,184 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 76,182 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2014 67,369 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 67,365 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 62,551 miles

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

both front suspension strut top bearings are slightly worn

both rear tyres getting low on tread

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

slight cuts in all tyres

slight play in both front steering rack joints

Fail 23 Apr 2013 62,545 miles

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

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

both front suspension strut top bearings are slightly worn

both rear tyres getting low on tread

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

slight cuts in all tyres

slight play in both front steering rack joints

Pass 19 Apr 2012 60,123 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 60,123 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 57,631 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 57,612 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 53,877 miles

slight corrosion on both rear brake discs

slight wear on both front brake discs

Fail 20 Apr 2010 53,877 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on both rear brake discs

slight wear on both front brake discs

Fail 20 Apr 2009 49,642 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front wiper blades are starting to split but still clearing screen

Pass 20 Apr 2009 49,642 miles

both front wiper blades are starting to split but still clearing screen

Pass 21 Apr 2008 45,380 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 40,914 miles

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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AO04 ZXV is a 2004 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ZXV, 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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AO04 ZXV is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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