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BF04 LCY

2004 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,019 mi
Last recorded118,019 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 LCY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 118,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 118,019 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 117,585 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 May 2019 117,584 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2018 114,526 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 109,599 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 109,598 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 103,993 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 103,939 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 97,539 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 89,161 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 88,943 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 78,860 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 78,858 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 69,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 May 2012 69,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 59,573 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 52,706 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 45,682 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 1 May 2008 35,892 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 26,439 miles

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 LCY is a 2004 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LCY, 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 LCY is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 April 2004.

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