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BG54 XEA

2004 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

108,984 mi
Last recorded108,984 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 XEA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 108,984 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 108,964 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 102,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** TYRE AT 3.0MM *** (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** TYRE AT 3.0MM *** (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit **** TYRE AT 2.0MM **** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM **** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit **** TYRE AT 2.0MM **** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM **** (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 102,509 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** TYRE AT 3.0MM *** (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** TYRE AT 3.0MM *** (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

**** TYRES UNDER INFLATED ****

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit **** TYRE AT 2.0MM **** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM **** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit **** TYRE AT 2.0MM **** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM **** (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 95,162 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 95,162 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 85,776 miles

engine covers

under-trays fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2016 85,776 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers

under-trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 79,080 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 79,080 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 74,249 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 74,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 67,847 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 67,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 60,763 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 60,763 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 53,554 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 53,554 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 42,843 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 42,840 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 30,178 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 15,702 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 XEA is a 2004 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BG54 XEA, 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 XEA is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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