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BJ54 ZPV

2004 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,008 mi
Last recorded98,008 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 ZPV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 98,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 93,332 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

emission just met limit

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2016 93,332 miles

under tray fitted

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

emission just met limit

engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2015 88,941 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 88,941 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 84,684 miles

n/s/r tyre wall starting too crack

Fail 22 Dec 2014 84,582 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear tyres showing signs of deteoriation

Pass 21 Dec 2013 81,845 miles

both front track rod ends have slight play

front disks have sliight play

Fail 20 Dec 2013 81,835 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front track rod ends have slight play

front disks have sliight play

Pass 4 Jan 2013 77,428 miles

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

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

nearside front outer CV boot securing clip broken

Pass 24 Aug 2011 70,479 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 67,386 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 67,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake disc worn

Offside front brake disc corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2009 59,435 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 59,435 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 50,550 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 34,299 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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BJ54 ZPV is a 2004 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BJ54 ZPV, 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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BJ54 ZPV is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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