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BJ04 KBZ

2004 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,328 mi
Last recorded95,328 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 KBZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 95,328 miles

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

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

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

offside front sill damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2012 95,282 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front sill damaged

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2011 89,100 miles

Slight corrosion on all brakes discs due to being stood not effectting brake performance slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Jul 2010 86,735 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 86,676 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 76,823 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 73,594 miles

near/side rear brake pads getting worn front brake discs getting worn

Pass 25 Jun 2007 60,232 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 KBZ is a 2004 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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