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BJ04 KDF

2004 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,581 mi
Last recorded105,581 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 KDF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 105,581 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2020 104,162 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlight beam pattern deteriorating

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs corroded

mid and rear exhaust mounts split,exhaust supported by mount back up straps

water in o/s/r light

Fail 2 Sep 2020 104,162 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlight beam pattern deteriorating

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs corroded

mid and rear exhaust mounts split,exhaust supported by mount back up straps

water in o/s/r light

Pass 2 Sep 2019 102,588 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

high level brake light not working

middle and rear exhaust hangers broken

Fail 2 Sep 2019 102,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

high level brake light not working

middle and rear exhaust hangers broken

Pass 10 Sep 2018 100,365 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs deteriorating

middle and rear exhaust hangers deterioating

play and noise from o/s steering rack.

Pass 11 Sep 2017 96,701 miles

front brake discs corroding on edges

lower gearbox stabiliser has play.

noise from steering rack when steering shaken

play in o/s steering rack end.Not yet excessive.

Fail 11 Sep 2017 96,701 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

front brake discs corroding on edges

lower gearbox stabiliser has play.

noise from steering rack when steering shaken

play in o/s steering rack end.Not yet excessive.

Pass 6 Sep 2016 93,295 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot band (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust hanging bracket deteriated

Fail 31 Aug 2016 93,237 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot band (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust hanging bracket deteriated

Pass 26 Sep 2015 89,357 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 80,226 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 80,165 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 67,124 miles

front brake pad wear low borderline

wear in steering rack borderline

Fail 17 Dec 2012 67,123 miles

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

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

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

front brake pad wear low borderline

wear in steering rack borderline

Pass 14 Dec 2011 57,679 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 53,002 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 47,285 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 41,233 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 41,233 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 31,431 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 31,431 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 23,410 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 KDF is a 2004 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KDF, 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 KDF is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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