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LR04 HKF

2004 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

95,090 mi
Last recorded95,090 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 HKF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 95,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded-to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both side brake backplates corroded away and missing

Pass 28 Oct 2023 91,893 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 21 Oct 2023 91,828 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 88,070 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear revers light in-op

Fail 22 Oct 2022 88,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air light on (7.1.6 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear revers light in-op

Pass 28 Oct 2021 84,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 84,672 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 85,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front beam image only just met criteria

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 81,049 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front beam image only just met criteria

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 77,341 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 77,198 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 72,353 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 68,206 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Wiper blades smearing screen slightly

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 63,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2016 63,835 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front wheel inner rim slightly damaged

battery cover fitted

battery was flat

engine top cover fitted

engine under tray fitted

front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

rear suspension cover fitted

service fault indicator on display

steering lock does not engage properly

Fail 24 Oct 2016 63,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front wheel inner rim slightly damaged

battery cover fitted

battery was flat

engine top cover fitted

engine under tray fitted

front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

rear suspension cover fitted

service fault indicator on display

steering lock does not engage properly

Pass 4 Nov 2015 59,990 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 59,855 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both white (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both white (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 55,606 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 50,992 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 44,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2012 38,261 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 33,901 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 33,901 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 28,653 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 28,653 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 21,888 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 18,161 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 12,846 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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LR04 HKF is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LR04 HKF, 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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LR04 HKF is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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