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ST04 FCU

2004 Renault Megan

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,069 mi
Last recorded145,069 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Megan58,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 FCU
MakeRenault
ModelMegan
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 145,069 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 145,067 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 136,088 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 135,778 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2014 114,041 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 102,062 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 102,062 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 88,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside front rack arm/tie rod

Pass 13 Jan 2011 74,718 miles

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

both steering rack arms have slight play

Pass 1 Dec 2009 64,088 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 52,715 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 52,715 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 48,446 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 47,776 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the Renault Megan?

Based on 2,939 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
6,350
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 153
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 66
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 65
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ST04 FCU is a 2004 Renault Megan in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Renault Megan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 58,422 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST04 FCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megan typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Renault Megan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ST04 FCU is a 2004 Renault Megan, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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