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AP04 BNJ

2004 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

165,482 mi
Last recorded165,482 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 BNJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 165,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine rattle

undertrays fitted.

Pass 2 Nov 2020 157,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2019 151,650 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration lamp bulb replaced

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in both joints ()

Fail 1 Nov 2019 151,650 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration lamp bulb replaced

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Loose earth connection issue resolved (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Loose earth connection issue resolved (4.3.3 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in both joints ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 143,672 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2017 135,006 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Nov 2017 135,006 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 125,778 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 125,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 118,392 miles

slight play in nearside & offside steering inner joints

Pass 3 Nov 2014 108,773 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 100,120 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 91,375 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 91,154 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 62,692 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 82,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 73,177 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 66,739 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Sep 2009 66,713 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 56,945 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 53,703 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 53,703 miles

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

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

slight play in both ends of steering rack

Pass 22 May 2007 41,252 miles

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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AP04 BNJ is a 2004 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AP04 BNJ, 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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AP04 BNJ is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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