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AW04 EAF

2004 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

81,853 mi
Last recorded81,853 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 EAF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 81,853 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 81,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From inner hose to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 79,297 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Dec 2016 79,297 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 77,215 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 77,215 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 74,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 71,684 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 71,684 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 69,189 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 61,137 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 61,137 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 55,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jul 2010 54,437 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Front discs worn

Offside rear disc corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2009 50,652 miles

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

Nearside front wiper split on ends

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Undertray splash guards and engine bay covers fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2009 50,652 miles

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

Nearside front wiper split on ends

Undertray splash guards and engine bay covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2008 44,476 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 44,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 35,602 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Undertray splash guards and engine bay covers fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2007 35,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Undertray splash guards and engine bay covers fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2006 26,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

engine and undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 26,511 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)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

engine and undertrays fitted.

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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AW04 EAF is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AW04 EAF, 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 AW04 EAF registered?

AW04 EAF is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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