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LF04 FZY

2004 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,124 mi
Last recorded102,124 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 FZY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 102,124 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both fronts (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Apr 2018 102,123 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both fronts (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 96,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 91,919 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 87,584 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 87,312 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated/split

Pass 10 Apr 2014 76,411 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake fluid below maximum

centre exhaust mounting deteriorating

offside front wishbone rear bush deteriorating

Fail 10 Apr 2014 76,411 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake fluid below maximum

centre exhaust mounting deteriorating

offside front wishbone rear bush deteriorating

Pass 20 Apr 2013 66,265 miles

ADVISE, slight play in both front inner steering joints.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2013 66,265 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

ADVISE, slight play in both front inner steering joints.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 55,538 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 55,538 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 49,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 49,985 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 42,850 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 42,840 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 35,806 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 26,904 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 17,777 miles

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

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

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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LF04 FZY is a 2004 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LF04 FZY, 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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LF04 FZY is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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