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BG54 XJU

2004 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

93,332 mi
Last recorded93,332 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 XJU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 93,332 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 93,321 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

~O/S/R tyre cracking but no visable cord showing

Fail 23 Apr 2014 93,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 27 May 2013 92,684 miles

rear brake disc slightly corroaded.

Pass 26 Nov 2011 83,512 miles

air bag warning light on

esp and asr warning lights on

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

offside front inner driveshaft gaitor leaking grease

Fail 25 Nov 2011 83,512 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

air bag warning light on

esp and asr warning lights on

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

offside front inner driveshaft gaitor leaking grease

Pass 6 May 2010
Pass 28 Mar 2009 75,090 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 75,090 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 60,749 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 60,727 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 89,032 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

offside front tyre has kerbing damage to sidewall

steering has play recomend it is checked by renault dealer has the cause cannot be determined

Pass 20 Nov 2007 89,032 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has kerbing damage to sidewall

steering has play recomend it is checked by renault dealer has the cause cannot be determined

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 XJU is a 2004 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 XJU, 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 XJU registered?

BG54 XJU is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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