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BD54 FXR

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

172,694 mi
Last recorded172,694 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 FXR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 May 2017 172,694 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted

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

Pass 25 May 2016 166,090 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel caliper arm (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 24 May 2016 166,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel caliper arm (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 159,320 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 May 2015 159,089 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2014 139,309 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 139,207 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 125,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 28 May 2013 125,346 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 110,153 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 107,511 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 2 Jun 2011 107,511 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 3 Jun 2010 104,434 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 104,434 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 104,392 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine light on

Pass 16 Dec 2008 93,955 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 93,950 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 71,823 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 71,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front 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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BD54 FXR is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 BD54 FXR, 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 BD54 FXR registered?

BD54 FXR is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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