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BJ04 EUU

2004 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

114,780 mi
Last recorded114,780 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 EUU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2018 114,780 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 112,796 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 112,796 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 111,079 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 111,079 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 109,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 103,970 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 103,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 95,755 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 95,755 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 87,756 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 87,756 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 80,198 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 69,134 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 59,124 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 48,857 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 48,857 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 36,948 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 36,948 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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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BJ04 EUU is a 2004 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BJ04 EUU, 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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BJ04 EUU is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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