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BF04 TJU

2004 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,896 mi
Last recorded73,896 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 TJU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 73,896 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in rack nearside

Fail 12 May 2016 73,892 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in rack nearside

Pass 29 Jun 2015 63,591 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 58,149 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

rear brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

Pass 5 Sep 2013 52,345 miles

the nearside front lower ball joint has moderate wear and whilst it passes tht mot minimum standard/ it falls below the required service standard and should be changed

Fail 5 Sep 2013 52,345 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

the nearside front lower ball joint has moderate wear and whilst it passes tht mot minimum standard/ it falls below the required service standard and should be changed

Pass 30 Aug 2012 45,036 miles

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

nearside and offside rear brake disc inner and outer braking surfaces corroded from outer edges

steering rack nearside track rod inner joint slight play

Pass 21 Sep 2011 37,473 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 36,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 36,454 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 32,094 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 29,770 miles

slight play in steering rack track arms

Pass 5 Jul 2008 26,949 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 23,839 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 22,493 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 22,493 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 TJU is a 2004 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TJU, 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 TJU is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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