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AV53 ZKA

2004 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

107,303 mi
Last recorded107,303 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 107,303 miles

front brake poor condition discs in very

o/s arm ball joint worn

some rear brake pipes deteriorating ,,,will need attention

Fail 25 Apr 2017 107,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake poor condition discs in very

o/s arm ball joint worn

some rear brake pipes deteriorating ,,,will need attention

Pass 29 Apr 2016 96,741 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front disc inner faces deteriorating

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 96,741 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front disc inner faces deteriorating

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 90,139 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 90,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 83,173 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 83,172 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 75,420 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 75,377 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 66,013 miles

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

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)

nearside and offside rear axle bushes starting to split and perish

Fail 31 Jan 2012

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

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

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

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

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)

nearside and offside rear axle bushes starting to split and perish

Pass 4 Feb 2011 59,288 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 59,268 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 52,037 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 52,030 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 44,692 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 44,677 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 38,210 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 38,210 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 35,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 28,779 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 28,779 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 ZKA is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 ZKA, 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 ZKA is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 January 2004.

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