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AY54 XGN

2004 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

118,533 mi
Last recorded118,533 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 XGN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 118,533 miles

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

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

front discs badly worn

rear discs very thin ( solid )

Fail 30 Jun 2016 118,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

front discs badly worn

rear discs very thin ( solid )

Pass 26 Mar 2015 116,155 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre / rear exhaust box detiriorated / small blow from seam

o/s front upper strut bearing siezed

Fail 26 Mar 2015 116,155 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre / rear exhaust box detiriorated / small blow from seam

o/s front upper strut bearing siezed

Pass 4 Mar 2014 112,422 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 110,779 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2013 110,779 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2011 94,495 miles

Nearside and offside front top strut mounts noisie

Offside rear brake disk slightly corroded

Slight play in nearside and offside front steering rack arm

Fail 16 Dec 2011 94,495 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside and offside front top strut mounts noisie

Offside rear brake disk slightly corroded

Slight play in nearside and offside front steering rack arm

Pass 2 Mar 2011 86,876 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 86,876 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 75,258 miles

Front tyres perishing

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs surface corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2010 75,258 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front tyres perishing

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 65,242 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 65,199 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 46,415 miles

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

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

engine and undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2007 46,415 miles

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

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

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

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

engine and undertrays 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 XGN is a 2004 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 XGN, 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 XGN registered?

AY54 XGN is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 October 2004.

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