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BD04 GOU

2004 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,340 mi
Last recorded154,340 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 GOU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 154,340 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Fail 24 May 2016 154,337 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Stop lamp not working rear two (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 143,537 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 129,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 129,867 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 113,346 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2013 113,272 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2012 98,242 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 84,268 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 83,388 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 83,388 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 77,112 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 76,984 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 68,035 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 68,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 59,267 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 50,062 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 GOU is a 2004 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BD04 GOU, 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 GOU is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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