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BG54 XCE

2004 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,551 mi
Last recorded78,551 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 XCE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 78,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Jan 2018 78,544 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Dec 2017 78,496 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack rod worn (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod end has play (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play in rack rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod end has play (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit near 2mm wearbars (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear slight blow seem into rear box

Pass 8 Nov 2016 71,881 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 67,448 miles

play in innervends

Fail 14 Nov 2015 67,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

play in innervends

Pass 11 Nov 2014 61,880 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 55,839 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 55,839 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 50,229 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 50,229 miles

Offside 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)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 44,118 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 38,727 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 33,168 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 28,427 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 22,933 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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BG54 XCE is a 2004 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BG54 XCE, 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 BG54 XCE registered?

BG54 XCE is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 November 2004.

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