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BD04 TSZ

2004 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,236 mi
Last recorded104,236 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 TSZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 104,236 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 98,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

off side top strut bearing a bit noisey no play

Fail 28 May 2014 92,053 miles

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

n/s/r light len cracked

Pass 28 May 2014 92,053 miles

n/s/r light len cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2013 86,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre brake light not working

nearside rear light lens cracked

Fail 25 May 2013 85,821 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre brake light not working

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 28 May 2012 78,528 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 76,739 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2011 67,222 miles

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

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

exhaust centre section slightly corroded

n/s o/s rear discs wesaring thin

o/s aim slightly dull

slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends

Fail 4 Feb 2011 67,220 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre section slightly corroded

n/s o/s rear discs wesaring thin

o/s aim slightly dull

slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends

Pass 2 Feb 2010 60,328 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 60,220 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 50,030 miles

screen chipped.

Pass 9 May 2008 46,960 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2008 46,960 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 35,472 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 35,472 miles

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

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 TSZ is a 2004 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TSZ, 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 TSZ is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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