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BD04 BVZ

2004 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,572 mi
Last recorded97,572 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 BVZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 97,572 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 97,056 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2022 96,711 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 96,183 miles

Advise rear axle brake pipe corroded.

Advise brake discs corroded.

Pass 20 May 2019 95,495 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2018 94,386 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2016 94,368 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 93,839 miles

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

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

hi level stop light not working

nearside front tyre has cracking to sidewall

Pass 7 Feb 2014 92,606 miles

high level stop light not working

Fail 7 Feb 2014 92,605 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

high level stop light not working

Pass 14 Feb 2013 89,536 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 89,530 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 85,154 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 73,239 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 61,118 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 61,118 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 51,128 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 40,273 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 37,789 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 BVZ is a 2004 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BVZ, 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 BVZ is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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