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BC04 MWV

2004 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

151,476 mi
Last recorded151,476 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 MWV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 151,476 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

Fail 29 Jun 2015 151,383 miles

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

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 4 Jul 2014 146,750 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2014 146,710 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 142,930 miles

Oil leak

screw in nearside rear tyre

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jul 2013 142,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

screw in nearside rear tyre

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2012 138,398 miles

both front discs badly corroded and worn

both rear discs badly corroded and worn

oil leak from engine.

oil leak from front intercooler pipe

Fail 26 Jul 2012 138,398 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

both front discs badly corroded and worn

both rear discs badly corroded and worn

oil leak from engine.

oil leak from front intercooler pipe

Pass 28 Jul 2011 129,548 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2011 129,543 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2010 110,611 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 110,552 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

play in steering rack

Pass 24 Mar 2009 87,302 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 87,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 65,982 miles

kerbing damage to n/s front & o/s rear tyres

some play in n/s steering rack

Fail 27 Mar 2008 65,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

kerbing damage to n/s front & o/s rear tyres

some play in n/s steering rack

Pass 29 Mar 2007 41,480 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 47,398 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 MWV is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MWV, 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 MWV is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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