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BF04 PXG

2004 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

154,158 mi
Last recorded154,158 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 PXG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 154,158 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from o/s/r across the axle to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 154,158 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from o/s/r across the axle to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 151,850 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 150,940 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 150,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 144,995 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 139,437 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 139,308 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively heated due to siezed rear brake binding (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear brake pads been hot

Pass 29 Nov 2016 131,820 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 131,794 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre 3mm & outer edge low

Pass 9 Oct 2015 123,318 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 123,266 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 115,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2014 115,706 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 108,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat cover loose

Fail 13 Sep 2013 108,903 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat cover loose

Pass 13 Jul 2012 101,809 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wipers poor

Fail 13 Jul 2012 101,809 miles

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wipers poor

Pass 11 Mar 2011 94,768 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 94,768 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

minor play in the nearside steering rack end

rear brake discs in extremely poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2009 86,321 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 86,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 77,051 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 77,051 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 74,321 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 66,711 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 PXG is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 PXG, 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 PXG is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2004.

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