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BD54 HXM

2004 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

173,227 mi
Last recorded173,227 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 HXM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 173,227 miles

EGM Lamp illuminated

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Nov 2016 173,227 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

EGM Lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked glass (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked glass (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked glass (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked glass (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

play detected in steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2015 146,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm 195/65/15 91H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

eml lamp illuminated

slight play in o/s & n/s steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 146,510 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" bosch (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" bosch (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dipped beam - bulb distorted 1x H7 fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm 195/65/15 91H (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working 1x 380 bulb (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

eml lamp illuminated

slight play in o/s & n/s steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 122,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine missfiring badly when cold

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front wheelarch liner headlamp access panel missing

nearside headlamp bulb cover panel missing

Pass 27 Nov 2014 122,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine missfiring badly when cold

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front wheelarch liner headlamp access panel missing

nearside headlamp bulb cover panel missing

Pass 28 Nov 2013 101,242 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 101,241 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

abnormal tyre wear to offside & nearside front tyre inner shoulders

Pass 1 Dec 2012 78,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R Tyre perished due too age

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 66,829 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front discs worn slightly

centre brake light not working

Fail 2 Dec 2011 66,829 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front discs worn slightly

centre brake light not working

Pass 26 Nov 2010 54,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn wearing on edges,tyre pressures? alignment?

fuel filler neck hose split and perished (breather hose?)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 54,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn wearing on edges,tyre pressures? alignment?

fuel filler neck hose split and perished (breather hose?)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 42,680 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 31,659 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 31,659 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 24,984 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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BD54 HXM is a 2004 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HXM, 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 HXM is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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