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AO54 ZTE

2004 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

101,020 mi
Last recorded101,020 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 ZTE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 101,020 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 101,018 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 May 2013 87,812 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 87,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 87,616 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2012 83,006 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 75,054 miles

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

Slightly reduced light output from offside front side light

Pass 13 Apr 2010 67,362 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 67,359 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 59,500 miles

Nearside front tyre under-inflated

Offside front tyre tread depth low.

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 15 May 2009 59,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre under-inflated

Offside front tyre tread depth low.

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 20 May 2008 49,418 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 49,418 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 47,480 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 47,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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AO54 ZTE is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 AO54 ZTE, 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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AO54 ZTE is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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