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AP53 OJU

2004 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,612 mi
Last recorded131,612 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 131,612 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 131,612 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 116,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2014 116,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 110,521 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 106,617 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 98,370 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 98,370 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 85,927 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 75,982 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 67,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 67,437 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 58,926 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 58,926 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 OJU is a 2004 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AP53 OJU, 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 OJU registered?

AP53 OJU is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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