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AP53 VLJ

2004 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,187 mi
Last recorded142,187 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 VLJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 142,187 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 142,186 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front top suspension mount noisey

Pass 22 Feb 2017 136,599 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Positive battery terminal clamp loose.

Fail 21 Feb 2017 136,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Positive battery terminal clamp loose.

Pass 25 Feb 2016 128,653 miles

engine bay covers fited obscuring some items of test

high level brake lamp not working

n/s/f tyre close to legal requirement

n/s/f wheel steel rim

o/s/f steel brake pipe lightly corroded

slight play in both inner track rods

Fail 19 Feb 2016 128,612 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine bay covers fited obscuring some items of test

high level brake lamp not working

n/s/f tyre close to legal requirement

n/s/f wheel steel rim

o/s/f steel brake pipe lightly corroded

slight play in both inner track rods

Pass 17 Feb 2015 121,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front top mount bearings noisy

o/s/f brake pads getting low

Fail 16 Feb 2015 121,437 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front top mount bearings noisy

o/s/f brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Feb 2014 96,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 96,521 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 92,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 86,857 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

play n/s steering rack rod

Fail 24 Feb 2012 86,856 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

play n/s steering rack rod

Pass 3 Feb 2011 77,202 miles

Rear brake discs deteriorating?

Fail 3 Feb 2011 772,002 miles

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

Rear brake discs deteriorating?

Pass 27 Jan 2010 67,676 miles

Noise from nearside front suspension mounting area?

Fail 27 Jan 2010 67,676 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Noise from nearside front suspension mounting area?

Pass 29 Jan 2009 56,136 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 47,728 miles

Front pads thin.

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 47,728 miles

Front pads thin.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 35,733 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 VLJ is a 2004 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VLJ, 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 VLJ is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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