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BF54 RVM

2004 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

66,341 mi
Last recorded66,341 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 RVM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 66,341 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 66,328 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 61,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Apr 2022 61,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 May 2021 54,806 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2021 54,801 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 53,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Jun 2020 53,979 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jul 2019 53,138 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 53,138 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 52,506 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 51,940 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 51,936 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 51,164 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 50,247 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 48,958 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 48,985 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 46,941 miles

n/s/f steering inner rack arm slight play

Pass 9 Jul 2012 45,955 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 45,955 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 44,742 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 44,742 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 44,114 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 44,114 miles

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 43,520 miles

slight play in both sides of steering rack.

Fail 20 Jun 2009 42,889 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 42,889 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 25,328 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 13,957 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 RVM is a 2004 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 RVM, 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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What year was BF54 RVM registered?

BF54 RVM is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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