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BF04 KZN

2004 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,639 mi
Last recorded89,639 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 KZN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 89,639 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 86,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 82,800 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 82,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 79,231 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside suspension ball joint tack welded into arm.

Fail 27 Nov 2019 79,231 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside suspension ball joint tack welded into arm.

Pass 20 Nov 2018 75,315 miles

Brake fluid discoloured.

Fail 20 Nov 2018 75,315 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid discoloured.

Pass 13 Oct 2017 40,476 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 40,476 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 70,448 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 70,448 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 May 2015 66,572 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 62,287 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 62,287 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front wing.....DAMAGED

Pass 19 Mar 2013 57,582 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 54,102 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2012 54,097 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 44,474 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 44,474 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 May 2010 37,654 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2009 34,184 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 34,184 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 32,413 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 32,413 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 30,341 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

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 KZN is a 2004 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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