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BD53 VRK

2004 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

120,119 mi
Last recorded120,119 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 VRK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 120,119 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 120,119 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 115,706 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 115,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 110,229 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal pipe advise (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 110,121 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure rubbers missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal pipe advise (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2022 105,263 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 105,263 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake rod has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 101,695 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 14,618 miles

Offside Front Brake rod has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 101,189 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 94,185 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2018 94,185 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 90,238 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 79,558 miles

Plastic undertray :- fitted beneath engine

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

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

Steering Rack. unexplained oil residue on nearside rack boot

Fail 13 Dec 2015 79,558 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Beam aim not checked

Plastic undertray :- fitted beneath engine

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

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

Steering Rack. unexplained oil residue on nearside rack boot

Pass 19 Dec 2014 71,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 68,018 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2013 62,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2013 62,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2011 55,424 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 29 Dec 2011 55,424 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 47,801 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 41,561 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 41,561 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 37,460 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 37,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007

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

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)

Offside 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)

Pass 18 Dec 2006

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 VRK is a 2004 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 BD53 VRK, 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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What year was BD53 VRK registered?

BD53 VRK is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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