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BG54 XJN

2004 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

167,615 mi
Last recorded167,615 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 XJN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 167,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Mar 2014 167,531 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2013 154,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

air bag light staying on

Fail 26 Feb 2013 153,443 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

air bag light staying on

Pass 25 Feb 2012 145,394 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

airbag warning light on

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

Fail 25 Feb 2012 145,394 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

airbag warning light on

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 140,918 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 140,918 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 121,554 miles

rear pads and discs in poor condition,wear in n/s rack arm,tyres very low

Fail 20 Oct 2009 121,554 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear pads and discs in poor condition,wear in n/s rack arm,tyres very low

Pass 8 Oct 2008 96,164 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 96,164 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 70,221 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 XJN is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 XJN, 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 XJN registered?

BG54 XJN is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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