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BG54 XDU

2004 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,052 mi
Last recorded141,052 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 XDU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 141,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 139,713 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 139,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 135,829 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 13 Nov 2019 131,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside track rod end lock nut corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 128,482 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rubber hangers deteriorated, broken

rear brake discs and pads worn

Fail 12 Nov 2018 128,456 miles

Windscreen washer not working all (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rubber hangers deteriorated, broken

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 14 Nov 2017 126,657 miles

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

both rear tyres worn close to limit

exhaust hangers deteriorated

play in steering rack inner joints

rear brake discs and pads worn

Fail 14 Nov 2017 126,657 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

both rear tyres worn close to limit

exhaust hangers deteriorated

play in steering rack inner joints

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 31 Oct 2016 120,312 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 113,719 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

nearside windscreen wiper blade poor condition

Pass 11 Nov 2014 107,764 miles

SRS light not illuminating

Pass 18 Nov 2013 100,488 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage front number plate

Fail 8 Nov 2013 100,298 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage front number plate

Pass 12 Nov 2012 93,596 miles

child seats fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r therefore unable to carry out full check on belts

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Nov 2012 93,570 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seats fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r therefore unable to carry out full check on belts

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Oct 2011 86,599 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Steering has slight play in both rack arms

Pass 12 Nov 2010 82,186 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 70,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 70,966 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 53,203 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 53,147 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 38,964 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 XDU is a 2004 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XDU, 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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BG54 XDU is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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