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AY54 XCV

2004 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

182,054 mi
Last recorded182,054 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 XCV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 182,054 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 178,850 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 178,850 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 170,059 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 170,059 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 159,244 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 150,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 135,638 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside rear subframe rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2017 133,680 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 129,926 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 129,926 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 126,475 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 123,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2014 123,655 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 118,438 miles

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

both rear brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 23 Aug 2013 118,438 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 106,662 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 96,415 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 90,177 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 90,121 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 24 Aug 2009 82,590 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 75,973 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 69,624 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 XCV is a 2004 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AY54 XCV, 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 AY54 XCV registered?

AY54 XCV is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 September 2004.

Is AY54 XCV safe to buy?

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