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BC04 MXB

2004 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,142 mi
Last recorded115,142 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 MXB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 115,142 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle brake pipe corrosion in places (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 115,079 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure SPRING NOT LOCATED INTO TOP MOUNT (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect too high and no beam.... (4.1.2 (c))

Front Lower undertray broken and loose

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle brake pipe corrosion in places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 107,357 miles

Plastic covers fitted under vehicle

General corrosion under vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2017 96,739 miles

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

n/s/r arch damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2017 96,739 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r arch damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2016 84,485 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 76,938 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 68,886 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 62,814 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 54,847 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 47,409 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 40,038 miles

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

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

rear brake disc's slightly pitted

Pass 23 Jul 2009 32,778 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 24,774 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 17,003 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 MXB is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 MXB, 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 MXB is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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