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BD54 DJJ

2004 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,667 mi
Last recorded78,667 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 DJJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 78,667 miles

front tyres getting low and wearing on both edges

n/s/r indicator going pale

play in both sides of rack

Fail 23 Jun 2016 78,666 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment strut top broken (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

front tyres getting low and wearing on both edges

n/s/r indicator going pale

play in both sides of rack

Pass 25 Jun 2015 66,015 miles

n/s/r tyre badly cracking and close to limit

o/s/r tyre badly cracking close to limit and has a nail in it

wishbone bushes cracking and starting to split

Fail 16 Jun 2015 65,698 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

n/s/r tyre badly cracking and close to limit

o/s/r tyre badly cracking close to limit and has a nail in it

wishbone bushes cracking and starting to split

Pass 4 Jul 2014 55,454 miles

front tyres wearing on both edges

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear tyres getting low and badly cracking

wipers smearing

Fail 27 Jun 2014 55,278 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front tyres wearing on both edges

nail in o/s/r 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 tyres getting low and badly cracking

wipers smearing

Pass 6 Jul 2013 46,383 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 46,383 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 46,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Jun 2012 32,211 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 32,211 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 25,655 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 21,264 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 21,257 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 17,807 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 16,246 miles

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

child seats fitted to both n/s/r and o/s/r seats. unable to check seat belts

rear brakes just starting to bind

small chips in windscreen

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2007 12,491 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 12,491 miles

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

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

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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BD54 DJJ is a 2004 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BD54 DJJ, 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 BD54 DJJ registered?

BD54 DJJ is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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