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AO55 BGY

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,867 mi
Last recorded120,867 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 BGY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 120,867 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2018 120,866 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 108,810 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has slight play at its fixings

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

Offside Front top suspension mount noisy when turnt

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres 3mm

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 98,118 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre tread depth 3mm

Fail 30 Dec 2015 97,835 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread depth 3mm

Pass 13 Jan 2015 87,305 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

uneven front tyre wear

Fail 10 Jan 2014 74,283 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nsr metal brake pipe from flexi to wheel cylinder corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2014 74,283 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nsr metal brake pipe from flexi to wheel cylinder corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2013 60,800 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 60,793 miles

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

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

Slight movement in both inner rack joints

Pass 18 Aug 2012 59,508 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 56,983 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 49,571 miles

NSR tyre tread 3mm

Fail 25 Aug 2009 39,362 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 39,362 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 28,482 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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AO55 BGY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO55 BGY, 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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What year was AO55 BGY registered?

AO55 BGY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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