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AY53 LYC

2004 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,977 mi
Last recorded147,977 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 LYC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 147,977 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mount perished

Dual mass fly wheel broken up and clutch doesnt feel right

Ecu light on

Exhaust heat shields broken off

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 147,977 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp earth fault (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust mount perished

Dual mass fly wheel broken up and clutch doesnt feel right

Ecu light on

Exhaust heat shields broken off

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 139,580 miles

Check injection light on dash display

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Slight noise from off side rear wheel bearing

Suspect dual mass fly wheel started to fail

Fail 16 Feb 2017 139,580 miles

Check injection light on dash display

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

High level stop lamp not working

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Slight noise from off side rear wheel bearing

Suspect dual mass fly wheel started to fail

Pass 12 Feb 2016 130,403 miles

Centre exhaust mount perished

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces

Front suspension upper shock bearings noisey

Pass 9 Feb 2015 119,967 miles

Near side front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare wheel fitted to off side rear

Fail 14 Feb 2014 110,457 miles

Boot wont open

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steel wheel fitted to off side rear

Pass 14 Feb 2014 110,457 miles

Boot wont open

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

Steel wheel fitted to off side rear

Pass 4 Feb 2013 99,278 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre brake light not working

noise when turning steering

o/s/f tyre worn on inner egde

o/s/r wheel tight to turn

rear wiper split

Fail 29 Jan 2013 99,278 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre brake light not working

noise when turning steering

o/s/f tyre worn on inner egde

o/s/r wheel tight to turn

rear wiper split

Pass 31 Jan 2012 91,498 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

steering column lock weak in operation

Pass 8 Feb 2011 84,346 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 80,400 miles

front top suspension leg mounts worn rough on rotation

Pass 9 Sep 2009 72,012 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 72,012 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 64,047 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 57,418 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 41,889 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 41,889 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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AY53 LYC is a 2004 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AY53 LYC, 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 AY53 LYC registered?

AY53 LYC is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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