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AV53 ZFW

2004 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,092 mi
Last recorded137,092 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 ZFW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 137,092 miles

nsf steering arm

Fail 13 Jul 2015 136,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2014 125,448 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2014 125,448 miles

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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 112,563 miles

All tyres 2mm tread

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 112,563 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

All tyres 2mm tread

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 101,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 91,760 miles

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

both sides front steering rackends play

Fail 22 Sep 2011 91,760 miles

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

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

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

both sides front steering rackends play

Pass 17 Sep 2010 80,434 miles

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

both sides front steering rack play

Pass 23 Sep 2009 67,544 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 54,312 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 33,529 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 33,037 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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AV53 ZFW is a 2004 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV53 ZFW, 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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AV53 ZFW is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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