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AY54 WZV

2004 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

142,347 mi
Last recorded142,347 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 WZV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 142,347 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 142,347 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 140,997 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 140,997 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 138,997 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 138,997 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2023 137,476 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 137,473 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 135,713 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 135,713 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 133,904 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 132,510 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 132,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 130,091 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 130,091 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 125,756 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 125,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 120,385 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 120,384 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 115,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 108,909 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 104,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2013 104,095 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 96,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 96,173 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 89,888 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 89,865 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 82,819 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 82,189 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 73,924 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 73,924 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 67,929 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 67,929 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 58,850 miles

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 WZV is a 2004 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 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 WZV, 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 WZV is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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