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BK04 ARF

2004 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,749 mi
Last recorded119,749 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 ARF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 119,749 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 110,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 May 2013 101,588 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 101,572 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 93,514 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2012 93,406 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2011 85,631 miles

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Fail 23 May 2011 85,578 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 29 May 2010 76,944 miles

Protective cover fitted to underside front of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Fail 26 May 2010 76,903 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Protective cover fitted to underside front of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 29 May 2009 68,460 miles

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

play detected within offside steering rack (suspect tie rod inner joint worn) further investigation required

Pass 3 Jul 2008 50,878 miles

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

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

engine and underside covers fitted restricting full inspection

nsr tyre perishing in sidewall acceptable for test purposes

Fail 1 Jul 2008 50,867 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

engine and underside covers fitted restricting full inspection

nsr tyre perishing in sidewall acceptable for test purposes

Pass 18 May 2007 37,025 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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BK04 ARF is a 2004 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BK04 ARF, 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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BK04 ARF is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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