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BF04 NMJ

2004 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,541 mi
Last recorded94,541 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 NMJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 94,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front and offside rear tyres low on tread

rear exhaust mount adrift

Pass 27 Mar 2014 85,977 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 67,452 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brakes have corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2013 67,449 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brakes have corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2013 66,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rubber mount ripped

Pass 17 Apr 2012 58,907 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 51,943 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 51,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 48,787 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 48,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 43,389 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 32,499 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 19,762 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 NMJ is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NMJ, 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 NMJ is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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