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BD04 GZZ

2004 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,336 mi
Last recorded98,336 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 GZZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 98,336 miles

Front Outer both sides deteriorated

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2021 93,078 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 87,539 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

seat adjuster works but loose.

Pass 23 May 2019 79,599 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 71,895 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 66,044 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel close to mot fail (3.6.B.2c)

all brake discs in poor condition(corroded)

corrosion to under body

Pass 22 Jan 2016 66,018 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

accident damage to front underside of vehicle

all brake discs pitted/corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2016 66,018 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

accident damage to front underside of vehicle

all brake discs pitted/corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2014 60,958 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 54,266 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise both front cross members bent

advise slight play in offside rack end

Pass 25 Aug 2012 44,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 44,447 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 39,367 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 39,367 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 34,962 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 34,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 28,898 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 28,839 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 21,958 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 21,704 miles

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

Both Front wipers torn at ends

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 17,365 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 GZZ is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GZZ, 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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What year was BD04 GZZ registered?

BD04 GZZ is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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