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BF04 TNJ

2004 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,996 mi
Last recorded132,996 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 TNJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 132,996 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 107,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 89,516 miles

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

n/s steering tie rod has play

Fail 20 Sep 2014 89,462 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s steering tie rod has play

Pass 28 Sep 2013 78,718 miles

both front rack arms slight play

Fail 14 Sep 2013 78,127 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear pads low

slight play both front rack arms

Pass 29 Sep 2012 72,394 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres close to limit

Fail 28 Sep 2012 72,385 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres close to limit

Pass 21 Sep 2011 62,970 miles

o/s/f rack arm slight play

Pass 23 Sep 2010 49,265 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 49,242 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 36,128 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2008 29,988 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 29,988 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 9,021 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 TNJ is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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