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AP53 ETJ

2004 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,540 mi
Last recorded100,540 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 ETJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 100,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 100,540 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 89,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp flickering (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 89,315 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp flickering (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened heat damaged (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 79,232 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 79,017 miles

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

Both front LED sidelights flickering.

Screen wash tank leaking.

Slight play in N/S steering rack end.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 67,811 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 67,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 56,173 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 56,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r wheel different to others fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2011 49,102 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 41,917 miles

front and rear pads low.

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 5 Oct 2010 41,754 miles

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

front and rear pads low.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 36,836 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 36,827 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Nail in n/s/f tyre! Repairable! Brakes not tested!

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,506 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 25,114 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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AP53 ETJ is a 2004 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AP53 ETJ, 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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AP53 ETJ is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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