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BC04 HXS

2004 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,488 mi
Last recorded109,488 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 HXS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 109,488 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 109,488 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 108,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s mirror taped up but secure

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 8 Feb 2016 108,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s mirror taped up but secure

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 6 Feb 2015 102,716 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s mirror taped up but secure

Fail 6 Feb 2015 102,716 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s mirror taped up but secure

Pass 5 Feb 2014 96,366 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s mirror taped up but secure

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge 205/55r16

Fail 5 Feb 2014 96,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s mirror taped up but secure

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge 205/55r16

Pass 6 Feb 2013 89,480 miles

nearside door mirror tapped up but secure

Fail 5 Feb 2013 89,457 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

nearside door mirror tapped up but secure

Pass 7 Feb 2012 79,545 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 64,822 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 60,341 miles

Front discs corroded

Slight play in front steering arms

Pass 15 Jul 2009 48,560 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 48,560 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 36,067 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 24,434 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 HXS is a 2004 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HXS, 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 HXS is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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