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LJ04 USH

2004 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,141 mi
Last recorded106,141 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 USH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 106,141 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 106,141 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 100,958 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 100,958 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 100,930 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 93,988 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018 93,988 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 88,051 miles

all brake discs have surface corrosion on inner faces..

Fail 9 Mar 2017 88,051 miles

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

all brake discs have surface corrosion on inner faces..

Pass 21 Mar 2016 82,188 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine covered/under trays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2016 82,188 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine covered/under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 78,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2015 78,794 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 71,549 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2014 71,549 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 61,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 52,422 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 46,093 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 40,211 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 33,137 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 33,137 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 26,410 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 19,773 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2007 19,773 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LJ04 USH is a 2004 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LJ04 USH, 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 LJ04 USH registered?

LJ04 USH is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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