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SF04FMB
2004 RENAULT MEGANE
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1461cc
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- Registration SF04FMB
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model MEGANE
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1461cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
12
Passes
13
Failures
48%
Pass Rate
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146 Total Defects Recorded
14 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 113,402 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- headlamp lenses poor condition
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,097 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
15 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 105,978 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
26 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,920 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Both rear shocker cases corroded
22 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,347 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension components corroded
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Engine covers/Under trays fitted
18 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 88,346 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension components corroded
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Engine covers/Under trays fitted
25 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,212 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. PARK EFFORT LOW SO ONLY JUST PASSED (3.7.B.6b)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
1 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 84,754 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside 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)
1 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 84,753 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 84,733 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
14 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,915 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 77,905 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
24 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,345 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 72,345 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
18 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,637 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
18 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 66,637 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,712 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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)
4 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 58,712 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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)
6 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 54,174 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2011 10 Jun 202630 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 54,155 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
16 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,126 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
9 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 46,123 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
15 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,842 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
14 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 38,838 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
5 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 28,475 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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SF04FMB was registered on 2004-08-12
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