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AP53 FUE

2004 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

156,442 mi
Last recorded156,442 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 FUE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 156,442 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 156,442 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 149,997 miles

Offside Front noise from top mount bearing

both front tyres on legal limit

Fail 8 Jan 2016

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front noise from top mount bearing

both front tyres on legal limit

Fail 2 Jan 2015

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2015

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 135,640 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 135,640 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 126,958 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 11 Jan 2012 117,955 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front strut top mount starting to seize

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 11 Jan 2012 117,955 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front strut top mount starting to seize

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Jan 2011 96,941 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 71,322 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 71,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 48,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 44,947 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 44,795 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2007 34,672 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 FUE is a 2004 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc 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 AP53 FUE, 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 AP53 FUE registered?

AP53 FUE is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 January 2004.

Is AP53 FUE safe to buy?

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