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LS04 VJP

2004 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 VJP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2017

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pipe slightly pitted and corroded

Fail 26 May 2017

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pipe slightly pitted and corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2016 112,135 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 112,135 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 103,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to check wheel nuts on nearside wheel and offside rear trims fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2014 103,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to check wheel nuts on nearside wheel and offside rear trims fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 97,991 miles

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

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

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

eml light on

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

rear back box mount starting to split

Fail 5 Nov 2013 97,991 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

eml light on

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

rear back box mount starting to split

Pass 20 Nov 2012 93,406 miles

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

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

bumper adrift on n/s/f

eml ligth on intermitently

engine top mount has exssive play

rear exhustmount deterating

rear wiper smearing

Fail 15 Nov 2012 93,406 miles

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

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

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

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

bumper adrift on n/s/f

eml ligth on intermitently

engine top mount has exssive play

rear exhustmount deterating

rear wiper smearing

Pass 2 Nov 2011 82,450 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs corroded on inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2011 82,450 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 77,450 miles

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

front brake discs correded and lipped

slight play in track arm O/S

Fail 9 Nov 2010 77,450 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs correded and lipped

slight play in track arm O/S

Pass 9 Apr 2010 74,003 miles

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

These are observations and do not require attention: Both rear inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both front inner wings have liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

n/s/r tyre worn on edges - still legal (tread not as deep as centre)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2010 73,980 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

These are observations and do not require attention: Both rear inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both front inner wings have liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

n/s/r tyre worn on edges - still legal (tread not as deep as centre)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2009 65,889 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 58,842 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 48,793 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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LS04 VJP is a 2004 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LS04 VJP, 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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LS04 VJP is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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