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LM04 JFY

2004 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,212 mi
Last recorded143,212 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 JFY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2015 143,212 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 143,212 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 125,444 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 117,456 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)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 117,456 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 104,185 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in steering offside front

Pass 26 Mar 2012 104,185 miles

slight play in steering offside front

Pass 23 Mar 2011 88,317 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

noise from brake pedal when pressed and released

slight noise from both top shock absorber mounts

Fail 1 Apr 2010 72,168 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 72,168 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 57,906 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 41,601 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 26,607 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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LM04 JFY is a 2004 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM04 JFY, 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 LM04 JFY registered?

LM04 JFY is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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