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BG54 XHL

2004 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,350 mi
Last recorded109,350 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 XHL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 109,350 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 103,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner surfaces of front brake discs building up corrosion.

N/S outer cill damaged.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 95,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs worn

slight lip on front discs

slight play in nearside front tie rod

Fail 20 Nov 2013 95,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs worn

slight lip on front discs

slight play in nearside front tie rod

Pass 21 Nov 2012 87,992 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 87,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 78,500 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 69,447 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 69,447 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 62,014 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 62,014 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 51,544 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 51,544 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 39,848 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 XHL is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XHL, 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 XHL is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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