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LS04 VLA

2004 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,868 mi
Last recorded73,868 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 VLA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 73,868 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 73,862 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 68,093 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 65,133 miles

Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bothside ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing bothside (2.7.2a)

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

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

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge(cords or ply not exposed) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 65,132 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate bothside (1.1.C.1e)

Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bothside ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing bothside (2.7.2a)

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

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge(cords or ply not exposed) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 59,512 miles

Both front tyres have wear on edges.

Both front windows not working.

Exhaust mountings perished and cracked.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on friction surfaces. (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn out on outer edge.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on friction surfaces. (3.5.1i)

Steering lock not engaging.

Pass 25 Jun 2015 50,687 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 44,482 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 44,427 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 40,561 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 35,632 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 30,835 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 25,388 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 25,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 May 2008 15,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 May 2008 15,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VLA is a 2004 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LS04 VLA, 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 VLA is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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