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BF04 PWE

2004 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,215 mi
Last recorded137,215 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 PWE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 137,215 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has play

brake pips greesed

Fail 18 Oct 2016 137,215 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front steering arm has play

brake pips greesed

Pass 29 Aug 2015 136,849 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 136,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 131,458 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front strut top bearings slightly seized

Pass 22 Jun 2013 123,355 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 108,734 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 108,734 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 93,772 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 78,997 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 78,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 64,759 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 50,837 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 50,837 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 34,821 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 31,600 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 PWE is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PWE, 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 PWE is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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