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BF04 TGZ

2004 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

46,998 mi
Last recorded46,998 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 TGZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 46,998 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake pipe flexi's sowing signs of corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

rear axle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 May 2019 46,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake pipe flexi's sowing signs of corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

rear axle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 May 2018 42,774 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

handbrake lever ratchet worn

rear wash wipe not working

Fail 5 Apr 2018 42,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front and rearbrake hose ferrules corroded

rear was wipe not working

Pass 13 Feb 2017 39,535 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 39,535 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 37,567 miles

Front discs are slightly corroded on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre is scrubbing slightly

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear tyres are on 3mm and are scrubbing slightly

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 35,148 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 32,615 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 30,482 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 30,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 27,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 28 Feb 2012 27,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2011 23,877 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 19,394 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 19,394 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 15,537 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 13,672 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 13,672 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 10,263 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s n/s rear brakes binding slightly

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 TGZ is a 2004 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2004 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 67,232 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 TGZ, 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 TGZ is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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