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BJ04 HLC

2004 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,556 mi
Last recorded130,556 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 130,556 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 119,460 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 107,206 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 106,965 miles

unable to open tailgate.

Fail 9 Oct 2014 106,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 100,683 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 100,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 89,663 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 82,796 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 73,666 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 64,548 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 64,548 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 53,707 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 37,322 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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BJ04 HLC is a 2004 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HLC, 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 BJ04 HLC registered?

BJ04 HLC is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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