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BD54 YDE

2004 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

142,191 mi
Last recorded142,191 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 YDE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 142,191 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in both inner rack knuckles

SRS light does not illuminate

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 142,191 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Play in both inner rack knuckles

SRS light does not illuminate

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both lower (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 133,915 miles

Nearside rear parking brake efficiency only just meet reqiurements.It would appear that the braking system reqiures adjustment or repair.

Fail 12 Feb 2015 133,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 123,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s mirror cover missing

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 29 Jan 2014 123,262 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s mirror cover missing

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 18 Jan 2013 116,142 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 116,138 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 113,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine vibration through car

nearside rear body damaged

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 15 Feb 2012 113,516 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine vibration through car

nearside rear body damaged

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 15 Feb 2011 103,318 miles

All brake discs corroded

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 103,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

All brake discs corroded

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

steel wheel fitted to offside front

Pass 11 Feb 2010 90,561 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 76,005 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 74,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 62,577 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 62,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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 YDE is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 YDE, 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 YDE is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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