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BD04 YDL

2004 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,801 mi
Last recorded113,801 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 YDL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 113,801 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strut top mount (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 113,801 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strut top mount (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 108,646 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 108,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hangar insecure (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 104,384 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 104,384 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber hangar deteriorated (7.1.1)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings both sides (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 99,508 miles

play in both steering arms

Fail 22 Aug 2014 99,508 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

play in both steering arms

Pass 27 Aug 2013 93,669 miles

play in both steering arms

Fail 23 Aug 2013 93,669 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in both steering arms

Pass 30 Aug 2012 88,930 miles

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

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

play in both steering arms

Pass 19 Aug 2011 85,098 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 19 Aug 2011 85,098 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Sep 2010 82,821 miles

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

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

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

dtc lamp on

front discs pitted and worn

Pass 2 Sep 2009 77,262 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2009 77,262 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 62,502 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 62,502 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 44,113 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 YDL is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YDL, 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 YDL is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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