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BD53 JHV

2004 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,651 mi
Last recorded159,651 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 JHV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 159,651 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 139,622 miles

rear tyres worn low

Pass 1 May 2009 126,832 miles

Front brake balance.

Slight distortion to offside front wheel.

Fail 28 Apr 2009 126,809 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 115,406 miles

brake pads worn low

horn weak

rocker cover shield loose

Fail 12 May 2008 115,406 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake pads worn low

horn weak

rocker cover shield loose

Pass 25 Jan 2008 112,596 miles

front and rear brakes worn

Fail 23 Jan 2008 112,596 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

front and rear brakes worn

Pass 22 Jan 2007 99,941 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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BD53 JHV is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BD53 JHV, 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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BD53 JHV is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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