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BD04 GZG

2004 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,558 mi
Last recorded101,558 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 GZG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 101,558 miles

child seat fitted to near side rear and off side rear seats limiting visual inspection

Fail 30 May 2017 101,558 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to near side rear and off side rear seats limiting visual inspection

Pass 28 Apr 2016 98,010 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 93,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2015 93,608 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 91,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2014 91,016 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 86,105 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 86,105 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2012 82,979 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 82,979 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 75,285 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread uneven wear

Fail 28 May 2011 75,285 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/r tyre tread uneven wear

Pass 22 Jun 2010 71,469 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 66,794 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 63,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 63,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 59,099 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 GZG is a 2004 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BD04 GZG, 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 GZG is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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