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BF04 LBN

2004 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

138,772 mi
Last recorded138,772 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 138,772 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 138,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 128,549 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 118,023 miles

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

fronts discs pitted

Pass 24 Sep 2012 100,164 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

Fail 24 Sep 2012 100,164 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 93,214 miles

Both front strut top bearings rough in operation

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2011 93,212 miles

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

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

Both front strut top bearings rough in operation

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2010 81,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 81,487 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 68,061 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 67,914 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 50,241 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 50,239 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 39,369 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 39,369 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 LBN is a 2004 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LBN, 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 LBN is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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