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BD04 BVW

2004 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,853 mi
Last recorded52,853 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 BVW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2017 52,853 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Handbrake has excessive free movement

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed On brake pipe (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 48,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear indicators (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 23 Mar 2016 48,759 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear indicators (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2015 43,144 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 36,128 miles

front discs & pads

rear discs

Fail 14 Mar 2014 36,128 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front discs & pads

rear discs

Pass 12 Mar 2013 30,428 miles

Both rear tyres worn to approx 2mm (225/50x17)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine lamp on

Fail 12 Mar 2013 30,428 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine lamp on

service lamp on

Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,225 miles

steering lock faulty

Pass 18 May 2011 21,068 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 20,260 miles

all discs slightly worn and pitted

front strut tops have slight movement

Pass 25 Aug 2009 16,952 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 14,747 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 14,747 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 9,881 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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BD04 BVW is a 2004 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD04 BVW, 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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BD04 BVW is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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