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BG54 XGO

2004 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

102,976 mi
Last recorded102,976 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 XGO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 102,976 miles

brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2019 102,976 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2018 99,372 miles

front brake pads getting low

front suspension bushes deterioated

slight play n/s track rod end

Fail 6 Jun 2018 99,372 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front brake pads getting low

front suspension bushes deterioated

slight play n/s track rod end

Pass 28 Feb 2017 94,607 miles

n/s/f shock has slight misting of oil

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

slight play n/s steering rack end

Fail 28 Feb 2017 94,607 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault code scanned and cleared with diagnostics (5.4.2)

n/s/f shock has slight misting of oil

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

slight play n/s steering rack end

Pass 15 Mar 2016 89,098 miles

air bag light on, air bags manually switched off

both rear tyres close to legal limit

n/s/f shock has slight misting of oil

Fail 15 Mar 2016 89,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

air bag light on, air bags manually switched off

both rear tyres close to legal limit

n/s/f shock has slight misting of oil

Pass 25 Feb 2015 82,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2015 82,429 miles

Nearside 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 Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 78,066 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on edges and on 3mm

Fail 3 Mar 2014 78,066 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on edges and on 3mm

Pass 11 Mar 2013 73,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

front tyres wearing edges

n/s steering track rod slight play

Fail 11 Mar 2013 73,252 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

front tyres wearing edges

n/s steering track rod slight play

Pass 1 Feb 2012 67,276 miles

airbag light on

n/s track rod slight play

Fail 26 Jan 2012 67,154 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

airbag light on

n/s track rod slight play

Pass 4 Feb 2011 60,122 miles

front brake pads low

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 60,122 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake pads low

Pass 3 Feb 2010 54,896 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 46,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 46,014 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 45,862 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 45,862 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 39,344 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 XGO is a 2004 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 XGO, 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 XGO is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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