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BC04 ETZ

2004 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

119,748 mi
Last recorded119,748 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 ETZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 119,748 miles

Slight play in both front steering arm inner ball joints

Fail 27 Sep 2018 119,742 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Slight play in both front steering arm inner ball joints

Pass 12 Oct 2017 117,982 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Front washer jets poor in operation.

N/S/F lower arm rear bush starting to separate.

O/S/F outer CV boot perished.

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Slight play in both front steering rack tie rods.

Fail 12 Oct 2017 117,982 miles

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

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

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Front washer jets poor in operation.

N/S/F lower arm rear bush starting to separate.

O/S/F outer CV boot perished.

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Slight play in both front steering rack tie rods.

Pass 27 Oct 2016 115,778 miles

O/S/F top mount noisy in operation.

Rear number plate discoloured.

Slight corrosion front to rear metal brake pipes.

Slight play N/S/F inner track rod arm.

Fail 26 Oct 2016 115,778 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

O/S/F top mount noisy in operation.

Rear number plate discoloured.

Slight corrosion front to rear metal brake pipes.

Slight play N/S/F inner track rod arm.

Pass 12 Oct 2015 113,572 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F lower arm rear bushes split.

Rear number plate discoloured.

Slight corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes.

Slight play in N/S/F and O/S/F steering rack inner ball joints.

Fail 9 Oct 2015 113,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

N/S/F and O/S/F lower arm rear bushes split.

O/S/R tyre worn to legal limit.

Rear number plate discoloured.

Slight corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes.

Slight play in N/S/F and O/S/F steering rack inner ball joints.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 110,465 miles

o/s/f outer cv boot perrished

Pass 1 May 2014 108,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 May 2014 108,664 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 100,054 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 93,110 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 93,110 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 10 May 2012 93,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

play in both steering arms

Pass 3 May 2011 87,928 miles

brake fluid level low

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

slight play in nearside and offside front steering arms

Fail 3 May 2011 87,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake fluid level low

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

slight play in nearside and offside front steering arms

Pass 22 Feb 2010 79,344 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 79,344 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

slight play offside and nearside steering rack

Pass 16 Feb 2009 70,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 61,072 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 51,252 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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BC04 ETZ is a 2004 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BC04 ETZ, 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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BC04 ETZ is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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