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WJ54 DWV

2004 Renault Megan

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

122,122 mi
Last recorded122,122 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Megan58,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 DWV
MakeRenault
ModelMegan
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 122,122 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 113,818 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Nov 2016 113,818 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Dec 2015 109,620 miles

both head light patterns poor

Fail 2 Dec 2015 109,620 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both head light patterns poor

Pass 1 Dec 2014 105,939 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 105,939 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 101,558 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 101,558 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 101,492 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 84,796 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

some corrosion and wear on rear brake discs

some wear in steering rack

Pass 30 Jan 2012 80,728 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 80,726 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 69,123 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 69,023 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 46,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 33,081 miles

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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WJ54 DWV is a 2004 Renault Megan in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WJ54 DWV, 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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WJ54 DWV is a 2004 Renault Megan, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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