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BD55 XAC

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,897 mi
Last recorded56,897 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 56,897 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 52,308 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2021 47,685 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Mar 2021 47,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2020 44,913 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Dec 2019 44,913 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Dec 2018 44,346 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Dec 2018 44,346 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2017 43,369 miles

Nearside Front fog light missing

Nearside Front seat will not tilt forward

Nearside Front steering rack end has slight play

Offside steering rack end has slight play

Fail 22 Nov 2017 43,369 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light missing

Nearside Front seat will not tilt forward

Nearside Front steering rack end has slight play

Offside steering rack end has slight play

Pass 22 Nov 2016 39,024 miles

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

Nearside Front seat not tilt

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 39,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front seat not tilt

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

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

Offside 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 25 Nov 2015 33,678 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 30,539 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f seat not tilt

Pass 13 Nov 2013 27,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 24,608 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres cracking slightly

nsr tyre perishing slightly

Fail 2 Nov 2012 24,607 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres cracking slightly

nsr tyre perishing slightly

Pass 30 Nov 2011 21,843 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 21,843 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 19,832 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 14,419 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 14,419 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 15,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Dec 2008 15,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 XAC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XAC, 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 XAC registered?

BD55 XAC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is BD55 XAC safe to buy?

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