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BF04 KYB

2004 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

89,738 mi
Last recorded89,738 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 KYB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 89,738 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 89,718 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 85,490 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 85,425 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 80,393 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

eml light on

Fail 12 Jul 2017 80,372 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

eml light on

Pass 28 Jun 2016 75,870 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 75,837 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 71,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Pass 25 Jun 2014 66,224 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 66,224 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 61,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 61,304 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 55,108 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 55,035 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 46,627 miles

play in steering rack ends + noise from steering rack on lock to lock

Fail 21 May 2010 35,342 miles

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

clicking noise from steering rack area, on lock to lock

front brakes 70 to 80% worn

o/s front top suspension bearing worn

slight dragging on rear brakes

Pass 21 May 2010 35,342 miles

clicking noise from steering rack area, on lock to lock

front brakes 70 to 80% worn

o/s front top suspension bearing worn

slight dragging on rear brakes

Pass 10 Jun 2009 29,243 miles

slight clicking noise from steering rack area on lock to lock

Pass 11 Jun 2008 22,614 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 22,614 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 15,377 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack

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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BF04 KYB is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BF04 KYB, 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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BF04 KYB is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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