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BC53 GYR

2004 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,858 mi
Last recorded104,858 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 GYR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2010 104,858 miles

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

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s no plate bulb dimmer than o/s

rear brake pads worn

rear wiper blade u/s

some smoke from exhaust tailpipe

steering rack n/s ball end wear

Fail 22 Jun 2010 104,782 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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)

clutch pedal rubber missing

poor engine running

poor engine running

rear brake pads worn

rear wiper blade u/s

service light on

service light on

steering rack n/s ball end wear

Pass 16 Jun 2009 99,680 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

centre stop lamp out

clutch pedal rubber missing

no 4 injector leak

rear wiper blade u/s

some wear in n/s steering rack ball end

Fail 12 Jun 2009 99,498 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

centre stop lamp out

clutch pedal rubber missing

no 4 injector leak

rear wiper blade u/s

some wear in n/s steering rack ball end

Fail 5 Jun 2008 90,922 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 90,922 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 77,287 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

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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BC53 GYR is a 2004 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BC53 GYR, 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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BC53 GYR is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 February 2004.

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