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BF54 ODU

2004 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,845 mi
Last recorded114,845 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 ODU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 114,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 102,236 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 102,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 93,609 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule small chips in windscreen (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Front both sides/tyres perishing on walls

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 93,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted bracket on strut missing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poor pattern/lense faded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule small chips in windscreen (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Front both sides/tyres perishing on walls

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lense fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 92,239 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 92,239 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component likely to become detached shock absorber / hub bolt broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 89,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight fluctuation rear service brake

Fail 12 Dec 2018 89,309 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight fluctuation rear service brake

Pass 30 Dec 2017 83,679 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 83,679 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. offside 185/65/15 nearside 195/65/15 (4.1.A.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 73,546 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 70,431 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 68,387 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 68,387 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 65,592 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 65,592 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 4 Jul 2012 57,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 57,779 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 52,650 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 52,650 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 41,021 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 41,021 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 39,941 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 39,941 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 34,613 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 2 Dec 2008 34,613 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 25 Sep 2007 28,434 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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BF54 ODU is a 2004 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BF54 ODU, 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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BF54 ODU is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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