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AU54 VZN

2004 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

132,180 mi
Last recorded132,180 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 VZN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 132,180 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHT CORROSION

CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE

CHILD SEAT FITTED IN REAR

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

HEADLIGHTS SLIGHT DETERIATION

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 14 Oct 2019 132,179 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NEARSIDE FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OFFSIDE FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OFFSIDE REAR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHT CORROSION

CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE

CHILD SEAT FITTED IN REAR

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

HEADLIGHTS SLIGHT DETERIATION

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 22 Oct 2018 124,701 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 124,701 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 117,813 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 117,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 112,058 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 112,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 10,475 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 99,113 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 99,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 87,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 87,013 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 75,724 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 75,724 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 64,794 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 64,794 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Feb 2011 57,072 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front brake discs worn

both rear tyres starting to wear on outer edges

o/s/f strut top slightly stiff when into lock to lock

Fail 1 Feb 2011 57,072 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front brake discs worn

both rear tyres starting to wear on outer edges

o/s/f strut top slightly stiff when into lock to lock

Pass 21 Sep 2009 50,999 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 50,999 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 42,882 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 42,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 32,809 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 32,808 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AU54 VZN is a 2004 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 AU54 VZN, 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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AU54 VZN is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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