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BA04 MSU

2004 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,660 mi
Last recorded138,660 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 MSU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 138,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 132,494 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 122,234 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s/r & n/s/r (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 117,552 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 117,546 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured WHITE LIGHT SHOWING (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 110,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 102,467 miles

Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 93,092 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 93,089 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 70,921 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play n/s steering arm

slight play o/s steering arm

Fail 28 Jan 2015 70,756 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play n/s steering arm

slight play o/s steering arm

Pass 15 Jan 2014 61,460 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 51,682 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside and nearside front brake disc worn

offside and nearside rear brake disc worn

Pass 17 Jan 2012 46,958 miles

Nearside Front 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)

nearside front steering rack slight play

offside front steering rack slight play

Fail 17 Jan 2012 46,958 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

nearside front steering rack slight play

offside front steering rack slight play

Pass 17 Jan 2011 42,414 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 36,670 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 30,940 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 46,970 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 21,585 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 21,585 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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BA04 MSU is a 2004 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BA04 MSU, 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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BA04 MSU is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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