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BD54 DVH

2004 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

174,843 mi
Last recorded174,843 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 DVH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 174,843 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat in O/S/R

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2016 174,843 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise tracking

child seat in O/S/R

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 167,047 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 159,361 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front and rear tyres 4mm, nearside rear 7mm

Fail 6 Mar 2014 159,361 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front and rear tyres 4mm, nearside rear 7mm

Fail 5 Mar 2014 159,356 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

dffside and nearside front top mounts

Pass 6 Jul 2012 149,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 144,057 miles

air bag light on

front anti roll bar/links some movement

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 6 Sep 2011 144,054 miles

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

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

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

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)

air bag light on

front anti roll bar/links some movement

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2010 134,291 miles

o/s rear tyre near limit

some movement in n/s front steering rack

Pass 21 Sep 2009 117,052 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 100,801 miles

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)

front brake pads near limit

n/s front headlamp reflector becoming corroded

n/s rear tyre near limit,2-3 mm

Pass 1 Feb 2008 91,922 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 91,922 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 DVH is a 2004 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DVH, 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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BD54 DVH is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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