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LB04 YEK

2004 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,698 mi
Last recorded130,698 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 YEK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 130,698 miles

Front SCREEN HAS LOT OF SMALL GRAVEL CHIPS OVER IT

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules AXLE TO BODY FLEXIS (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 130,694 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR OF CENTRE BOX (7.1.1)

Front Steering locking device insecure TRIES TO LOCK ,BUT NOT LOCK IN (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect MAIN AND DIP BEAMS (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding AND BRAKE PAD DROPPING OUT OF CARRIER ON OUTER PAD (SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN) (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH HEADLIGHT GLASSES DETERIORATED (1.7.5a)

Front SCREEN HAS LOT OF SMALL GRAVEL CHIPS OVER IT

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules AXLE TO BODY FLEXIS (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 122,218 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 122,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both beams (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

drive shaft joints knocking on full steering locks

Fail 14 Jan 2017 121,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 111,434 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 111,433 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 98,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2014 82,361 miles

front brake discs have surface corrosion

surface corrosion to rear coil springs

Pass 19 Feb 2013 67,641 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2013 67,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2012 60,548 miles

nearside rear road wheel slight damage

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 24 Jan 2012 60,548 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside rear road wheel slight damage

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jan 2011 49,181 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 49,121 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 38,498 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 38,498 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 28,618 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 25,626 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 21,083 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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LB04 YEK is a 2004 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LB04 YEK, 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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LB04 YEK is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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