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BD04 HVE

2004 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,355 mi
Last recorded105,355 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 HVE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 105,355 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 99,818 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 99,818 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)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 82,982 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre brake light not working

Pass 7 Jun 2012 69,841 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 69,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 May 2011 61,244 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Cracking noise on steering,possible rack noise

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

Front tyres 2mm tread on edges

N/S/R tyre 2.5mm tread on outer edges

O/S wiper smearing screen slightly

Slight play offside track rod inner joint

Fail 19 May 2011 61,242 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front tyres 2mm tread on edges

N/S/R tyre 2.5mm tread on outer edges

O/S wiper smearing screen slightly

Slight play offside track rod inner joint

Pass 4 Jun 2010 52,100 miles

Oil leak at offside of vehicle blowing back along floor pan

Pass 10 Jun 2009 43,608 miles

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

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

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

offside tyres worn to approx 3.0mm

Pass 29 May 2008 33,714 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 24,516 miles

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

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

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 HVE is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HVE, 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 HVE is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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