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BD55 EOA

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

130,683 mi
Last recorded130,683 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 EOA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2020 130,683 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 124,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm - 205/55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 1,6mm - 205/55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 124,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm - 205/55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 1,6mm - 205/55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 119,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 119,176 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 115,126 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 111,872 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 107,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn would advise attention (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit would advise attention (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear shockers corroded (2.7.2a)

Steering system slightly rough both top mounts sticking slightly (2.2.D.1)

play in steering rack inner bushs

Fail 4 Dec 2015 107,405 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn would advise attention (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit would advise attention (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear shockers corroded (2.7.2a)

Steering system slightly rough both top mounts sticking slightly (2.2.D.1)

play in steering rack inner bushs

Pass 3 Dec 2014 102,337 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 3 Dec 2014 102,336 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2013 97,442 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 97,441 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 92,287 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 88,807 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 88,807 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 84,541 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 84,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 69,008 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 69,008 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 49,304 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 49,304 miles

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

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

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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BD55 EOA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BD55 EOA, 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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BD55 EOA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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