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BA04 SOC

2004 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,243 mi
Last recorded80,243 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 SOC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 80,243 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 80,234 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 77,231 miles

Offside Front brake disc showing grooving

Offside Front tyre uneven wear to inside edge

Offside Rear tyre has cut in tread pattern but excessive& showing perishing

Fail 8 Jun 2016 77,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint excessive play lower arm ball joint to the stage it may come out (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc showing grooving

Offside Front tyre uneven wear to inside edge

Offside Rear tyre has cut in tread pattern but excessive& showing perishing

Pass 29 May 2015 70,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 61,189 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 60,737 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 49,653 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 44,573 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 44,555 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 39,232 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 39,231 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 33,392 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 27,261 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 May 2009 27,261 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 25,984 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S/R tyre has slight cracking in tread pattern.

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 17,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 17,290 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2007 13,551 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 13,551 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 SOC is a 2004 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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 SOC, 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 SOC is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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