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BD04 GZF

2004 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,688 mi
Last recorded97,688 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 GZF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2013 97,688 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

slight play in both steering rack arms

slight wear in o/s/f top mount bearing

Pass 11 Dec 2012 92,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Dec 2012 92,297 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 85,694 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 75,408 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 75,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 71,354 miles

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

air bag light on

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 May 2009 63,145 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 May 2009 63,145 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 51,850 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake pedal seems to slightly stick after brakes are applied hard ??? i would recomend this is checked to determin cause ??!!!!

slight wear in offside of steering rack

Fail 31 May 2008 51,850 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake pedal seems to slightly stick after brakes are applied hard ??? i would recomend this is checked to determin cause ??!!!!

slight wear in offside of steering rack

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 GZF is a 2004 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GZF, 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 GZF is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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