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BD55 WZM

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,218 mi
Last recorded125,218 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 WZM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 125,218 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 125,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Front beam image weak

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 120,561 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears and nearside rear pipes have been covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective back box and middle section rubber mountings are deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both tie rod ball joints have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower covers are deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has a tear but stopping dirt from entering (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off one of the rivets has broken and reg is starting to deteriorate slightly (0.1 (a))

steering wheel has slight movement up and down

Fail 5 Sep 2018 120,540 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears and nearside rear pipes have been covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective back box and middle section rubber mountings are deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both tie rod ball joints have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower covers are deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has a tear but stopping dirt from entering (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off one of the rivets has broken and reg is starting to deteriorate slightly (0.1 (a))

steering wheel has slight movement up and down

Pass 31 Aug 2017 110,565 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 110,563 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 104,655 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 97,296 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Unable to check rear seats/adult belts due to covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear wheel has resistance when rotated

Pass 6 Sep 2014 88,423 miles

Offside Front 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)

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2014 88,423 miles

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Offside Front 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)

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2013 84,879 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front outer driveshaft gaiter loose

Pass 30 Aug 2013 84,879 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside front outer driveshaft gaiter loose

Pass 20 Aug 2012 78,269 miles

both rear brake discs corroding

Fail 20 Aug 2012 78,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both rear brake discs corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2011 66,859 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 66,841 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 57,231 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 57,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 49,778 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 36,536 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 3 Jan 2009 36,524 miles

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

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)

nearside rear tyre cracking

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 WZM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WZM, 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 WZM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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