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BD04 TOV

2004 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,130 mi
Last recorded166,130 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 TOV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 166,130 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance slight white light (1.4.A.2e)

play in n/s steering rack arm.

Fail 1 Dec 2015 166,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance slight white light (1.4.A.2e)

play in n/s steering rack arm.

Pass 1 Dec 2014 157,490 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 157,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 149,879 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)

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 149,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 140,341 miles

centre exhaust mount rubber split but exhaust still secure

fuel flap rubber split

offside steering rack axial joint slight play

rear exhaust mount deteriorated but stil supporting

Fail 8 Oct 2012 140,341 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mount rubber split but exhaust still secure

fuel flap rubber split

offside steering rack axial joint slight play

rear exhaust mount deteriorated but stil supporting

Pass 21 Oct 2011 124,973 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 124,973 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 107,735 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 107,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 89,873 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 70,905 miles

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

both n/s and o/s steering rack axial joints have slight play

Pass 5 Nov 2007 52,575 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 TOV is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TOV, 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 TOV is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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