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BD55 HRC

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

138,943 mi
Last recorded138,943 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 138,943 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 134,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in rack arms

small chips in screen

Fail 31 Mar 2015 134,512 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in rack arms

small chips in screen

Pass 4 Apr 2014 130,207 miles

small chips in windscreen

Fail 27 Mar 2014 130,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Steering lock inadvertently engaging (2.1.4a)

small chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2013 125,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 May 2012 121,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no rubber on the clutch pedal

Fail 1 May 2012 121,239 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no rubber on the clutch pedal

Pass 28 Apr 2011 117,232 miles

slight play in rack arms

Fail 28 Apr 2011 117,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

slight play in rack arms

Pass 5 May 2010 113,379 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 113,300 miles

airbag light on

n/s/f tyre on limit

Fail 12 Feb 2010 113,300 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

airbag light on

n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 9 Dec 2009 112,256 miles

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

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)

o/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 8 Dec 2009 112,256 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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)

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

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2009 105,444 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 105,151 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

advise ;-rear brake pads worn to min. limit

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 HRC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 HRC, 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 BD55 HRC registered?

BD55 HRC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is BD55 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 HRC shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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