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AY54 XHC

2004 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,002 mi
Last recorded153,002 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 XHC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 153,002 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 152,914 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2019 138,118 miles

Rear Belts Not Checked - Due To Bike In Boot

Pass 28 Aug 2018 124,201 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 109,916 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 109,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 107,677 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 104,044 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres wearing low

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 21 Aug 2014 96,936 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 96,936 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 91,167 miles

air con rad damaged

slight play in n/s rack

Fail 22 Aug 2013 91,167 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

air con rad damaged

slight play in n/s rack

Pass 18 Aug 2012 83,350 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

handbrake effort only justed passed 16%

Fail 17 Aug 2012 83,350 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 74,365 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

center exhaust rubber perrished

n/s/f tyre worn on edges to 1-1.6mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f sidelight dull

o/s/f tyre worn on edges to 1.6-2mm

slight play in steering arms/rack

Pass 19 Aug 2011 74,365 miles

center exhaust rubber perrished

n/s/f tyre worn on edges to 1-1.6mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f sidelight dull

o/s/f tyre worn on edges to 1.6-2mm

slight play in steering arms/rack

Pass 19 Aug 2010 59,903 miles

Both rear brake discs very worn

Nearside inner rack joint of steering rack has slight wear and play.

Fail 19 Aug 2010 59,902 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside inner rack joint of steering rack has slight wear and play.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,559 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 36,348 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 28,164 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 28,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

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 XHC is a 2004 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 XHC, 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 XHC registered?

AY54 XHC is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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