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BC04 MLJ

2004 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

56,617 mi
Last recorded56,617 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 MLJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 56,617 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

under tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 30 Mar 2019 56,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

svs light on

under tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 3 Apr 2018 50,094 miles

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

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

under-tray fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 2 May 2017 45,302 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 39,832 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 May 2016 39,829 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 36,769 miles

Nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded on inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2015 36,768 miles

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

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

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

Nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2014 33,782 miles

Nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2013 30,717 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 28,094 miles

front tyre treads cracking

Fail 11 Apr 2012 28,092 miles

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

front tyre treads cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2011 26,000 miles

nail in osr tyre v/close to sidewall

Fail 28 Apr 2011 26,000 miles

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

nail in osr tyre v/close to sidewall

Pass 27 Apr 2010 23,377 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 20,790 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 20,790 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 18,322 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 13,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres have cracking within tread

Fail 14 Jul 2007 13,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres have cracking within tread

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 MLJ is a 2004 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2004 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 67,232 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BC04 MLJ, 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 MLJ is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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