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BD55 HTV

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,631 mi
Last recorded100,631 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 100,631 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 93,123 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 851,135 miles

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

slight play in inner rack joints

Fail 20 Nov 2015 85,133 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 74,168 miles

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

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

cracking to offside rear in side wall but not tho to cords

Fail 29 Nov 2013 64,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 64,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 54,775 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

condition of front brake discs

some resistance to both rear wheels when turned

Fail 22 Nov 2012 54,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

condition of front brake discs

some resistance to both rear wheels when turned

Pass 1 Dec 2011 46,172 miles

Slight play detected in nearside front section of steering rack.

Pass 29 Nov 2010 37,588 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 37,588 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 29,214 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish on outer wall.

Pass 1 Dec 2008 22,468 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HTV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BD55 HTV, 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 HTV registered?

BD55 HTV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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