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BD54 YVU

2004 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,280 mi
Last recorded96,280 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 YVU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 96,280 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 96,278 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 85,671 miles

play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 13 Feb 2016 85,664 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 2 Feb 2015 76,249 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

brake judder

slight play in front wheels

Fail 2 Feb 2015 76,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

brake judder

slight play in front wheels

Pass 25 Jan 2014 66,031 miles

offside rear brake binding

Fail 25 Jan 2014 66,031 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear brake binding

Fail 26 Jan 2013 56,397 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 56,397 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 45,751 miles

nsr brake binding slightly and brake pad worn

Pass 15 Feb 2011 37,184 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 37,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 31,417 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 27,201 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)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 27,201 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 23,868 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 23,868 miles

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

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 YVU is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black 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 YVU, 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 YVU registered?

BD54 YVU is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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