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BJ04 KRG

2004 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

131,349 mi
Last recorded131,349 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 KRG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2019 131,349 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2018 122,212 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 122,200 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear [front part] (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 119,264 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 119,264 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 110,958 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 110,958 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 102,019 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 102,019 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 89,227 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 89,227 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 77,826 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 77,825 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 69,332 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 59,958 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 59,958 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 52,067 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 52,067 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 43,687 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 43,687 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 33,525 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 33,523 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 25,308 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 KRG is a 2004 Renault Megane in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 KRG, 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 KRG is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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