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AK55 BGO

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

103,945 mi
Last recorded103,945 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 BGO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2022 103,945 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 100,969 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 100,969 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 94,006 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 92,654 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

tyre pressure monitoring system indicating a fault

Fail 16 Nov 2018 92,654 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt retaining clip broken boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

tyre pressure monitoring system indicating a fault

Pass 9 Aug 2017 90,530 miles

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

Nearside slight play in steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 90,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 84,708 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play both sides inner steering (2.2.B.1f)

tyre pressure sensor fault illuminated on dash

Fail 1 Sep 2016 84,708 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leak under bonnet (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Ball joint has slight play both sides inner steering (2.2.B.1f)

tyre pressure sensor fault illuminated on dash

Pass 12 Aug 2015 75,215 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 75,215 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 68,263 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 63,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

play in steering rack both sides just in spec

service light showing

Fail 10 Oct 2013 63,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

play in steering rack both sides just in spec

service light showing

both rear tyres worn to wear bands

o/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 8 Sep 2012 57,126 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2012 57,126 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 52,817 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 52,763 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 45,177 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2010 45,162 miles

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

nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2009 36,642 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,642 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 27,210 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 27,210 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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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AK55 BGO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 66,457 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 AK55 BGO, 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 21 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK55 BGO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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