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LS04 VLF

2004 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,480 mi
Last recorded136,480 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 VLF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 136,480 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 136,480 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 134,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.65 mm req changing asap (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 134,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.65 mm req changing asap (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 125,334 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

offside front steering arm has slight play in it

Fail 30 Mar 2015 125,334 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

offside front steering arm has slight play in it

Fail 31 Mar 2014 111,478 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 111,478 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 95,893 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 86,086 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front and offside front steering arm has slight play in it

Pass 30 Mar 2011 75,179 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 64,114 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 53,173 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 53,173 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 42,899 miles

n/s/r tyre outer edge is low

Pass 5 Apr 2007 31,475 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 31,473 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

front wipers starting to split

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 VLF is a 2004 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VLF, 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 LS04 VLF registered?

LS04 VLF is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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