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BK04 AXH

2004 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,570 mi
Last recorded138,570 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 AXH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 138,570 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 130,509 miles

Oil leak

dipstick broken

Fail 21 Jul 2015 130,509 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

dipstick broken

Pass 8 Mar 2014 121,484 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 121,476 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 118,771 miles

N/S/F inner steering rack arm slight play.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 100,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Mar 2012 100,543 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Mar 2011 84,261 miles

offside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Fail 17 Mar 2011 84,261 miles

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

offside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Pass 30 Mar 2010 74,368 miles

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

n/s/f steering knuckle joint has slight play

Pass 25 Mar 2009 58,677 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 50,377 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 50,377 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 38,472 miles

diesel temp not checked due to diesel design

rear discs pitted rear pads low rear brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Apr 2007 38,472 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

diesel temp not checked due to diesel design

rear discs pitted rear pads low rear brake binding slightly

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 AXH is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AXH, 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 AXH is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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