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AV04 FJU

2004 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

85,704 mi
Last recorded85,704 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 FJU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2016 85,704 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play o/s front has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s inop (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s rear rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating o/s inop (1.2.1b)

coil spring inappropriately repaired strut top siesed (2.4.A.2)

Ball joint has excessive play n/s front bottom balljoint hasexcessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2015 81,228 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 81,228 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 77,985 miles

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

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

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

both sides front spring top bearings rough

Fail 15 Jul 2014 77,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

both sides front spring top bearings rough

Pass 2 Aug 2013 74,645 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 74,377 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 71,228 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r brake slight bind

Fail 24 Jul 2012 71,203 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 18 Jul 2011 67,724 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 61,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side front wind screen has light scratches

Pass 21 Jul 2010 61,625 miles

near side front wind screen has light scratches

Pass 6 Oct 2009 55,025 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 55,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 50,930 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 45,377 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 45,377 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 36,676 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 36,676 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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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AV04 FJU is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 AV04 FJU, 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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AV04 FJU is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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