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AV53 ZGY

2004 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,444 mi
Last recorded87,444 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 ZGY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 87,444 miles

Offside Front steering rack end has play in it

Fail 7 Jan 2016 87,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front steering rack end has play in it

Pass 20 Nov 2014 85,671 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 85,671 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 85,594 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracked and perished

exhaust has a hairline crack in the centre section

offside rear brake disc appears thin and corroded.

wipers slightly smearing the screen

Pass 27 Sep 2013 82,447 miles

All tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2012 79,134 miles

exhurst rusty poor

slight play in suspension

Fail 9 Oct 2012 79,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhurst rusty poor

slight play in suspension

Pass 11 Oct 2011 75,063 miles

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

offside headlight slight insecurity when bonnet opened

Pass 15 Jun 2010 59,836 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 59,836 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Both front top strut mounts are noisey

Front brake pads are worn thin

Pass 29 Jun 2009 51,789 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres starting to wear on edges.

n/s/f track control arm inner ball slightly worn.

Fail 29 Jun 2009 51,789 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres starting to wear on edges.

n/s/f track control arm inner ball slightly worn.

Fail 3 Jul 2008 39,154 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 39,154 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 35,483 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s/f foglamp broken

Pass 8 Feb 2008 35,483 miles

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

o/s/f foglamp broken

Pass 16 Feb 2007 25,427 miles

o/s/f foglamp broken

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 ZGY is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AV53 ZGY, 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 AV53 ZGY registered?

AV53 ZGY is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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