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BD55 HMC

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

68,098 mi
Last recorded68,098 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 HMC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 68,098 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back cover on grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 62,071 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 53,304 miles

rear brake discs corroded, several brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2018 53,301 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded, several brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 48,516 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 48,516 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play N/S (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S SPLIT (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 43,213 miles

exhaust system corroded

under body trays fitted full length of vehicle obscuring underside from inspection

Fail 4 Apr 2016 42,213 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative no beam pattern (1.7.2)

exhaust system corroded

under body trays fitted full length of vehicle obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 6 May 2015 38,000 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 May 2015 37,980 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 May 2014 31,089 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 31,085 miles

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

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

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

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)

rear wheel alignment required

Pass 4 May 2013 23,901 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight movement in offside steering rack end

Fail 4 May 2013 23,901 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

slight movement in offside steering rack end

Fail 4 May 2012 20,317 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 20,317 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 18,017 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 15,736 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 12,754 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 10,005 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 10,005 miles

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

Offside 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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BD55 HMC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HMC, 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 HMC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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