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BK04 HBY

2004 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,288 mi
Last recorded121,288 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 HBY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 121,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 109,962 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 98,351 miles

Engine mounts worn

Exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Exhaust rubbers perished

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside front steering rack arm slight play

Nearside front track rod end slight play

Nearside inner cv gaitor smaller end insecure

Fail 20 May 2017 98,333 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine mounts worn

Exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Exhaust rubbers perished

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside front steering rack arm slight play

Nearside front track rod end slight play

Nearside inner cv gaitor smaller end insecure

Pass 16 May 2016 89,573 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 16 May 2016 89,573 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 May 2015 82,825 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 76,922 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

Pass 1 May 2013 71,248 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 71,199 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

Pass 3 May 2012 65,616 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 May 2012 65,556 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 May 2011 60,383 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 60,383 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 55,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 6 May 2010 55,342 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 8 May 2009 50,250 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 50,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2008 45,934 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 41,312 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 41,305 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 HBY is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HBY, 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 HBY is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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