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AW04 EKJ

2004 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,764 mi
Last recorded140,764 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 EKJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 140,764 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 140,577 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2015 140,577 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 140,577 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 132,535 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 118,652 miles

near side constant velocity boot clip poor

Pass 30 Jul 2012 102,595 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 89,323 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 73,214 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f rackends slight play

o/s/r and n/s/r discs pitted and worn

o/s/r and n/s/r slight wheel bind

Pass 27 Aug 2009 58,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 51,155 miles

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

both front tyres bald on far edges and close to legal limit

both rear tyres 2mm thread in sections

slight play in nearside front steering rack axial joint

Fail 11 Jul 2008 51,155 miles

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

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

both front tyres bald on far edges and close to legal limit

both rear tyres 2mm thread in sections

slight play in nearside front steering rack axial joint

Pass 12 Jul 2007 35,075 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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 EKJ is a 2004 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AW04 EKJ, 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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AW04 EKJ is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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