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AY54 JVO

2004 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,357 mi
Last recorded149,357 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 JVO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 149,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 133,164 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of car (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine warning lamp illuminated

handbrake performance requirements only just met

Fail 29 Dec 2018 133,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of car (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened slight bend to outer section (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine warning lamp illuminated

handbrake performance requirements only just met

Pass 4 Jan 2018 118,494 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 118,494 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 107,780 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 107,560 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 97,317 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 97,223 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 84,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NS door mirror glass broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2015 84,275 miles

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

NS door mirror glass broken

Pass 4 Feb 2014 76,683 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 76,430 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2013 61,893 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 61,893 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 46,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2011 44,363 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 41,921 miles

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

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

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

Undertray splash guards and engine covers

Pass 11 May 2009 32,055 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 20,806 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine and undertrays fitted

Fail 12 May 2008 20,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 May 2007 10,548 miles

Undertray splash guards and engine covers 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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AY54 JVO is a 2004 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AY54 JVO, 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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AY54 JVO is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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