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BD55 XCJ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,838 mi
Last recorded123,838 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 XCJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 123,838 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 123,838 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2017 113,725 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 113,724 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 92,301 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear nail in tread

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 91,366 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Pass 10 Feb 2015 82,134 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 77,094 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 73,472 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 73,472 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 67,354 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 67,354 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 59,571 miles

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

slight free play at offside steering rack track arm

Fail 7 Feb 2011 59,570 miles

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

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

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

front brake disc's scored

rear brake disc's appear worn & pitted

slight free play at offside steering rack track arm

Pass 18 Jan 2010 46,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim

Pass 14 Nov 2008 24,553 miles

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 XCJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XCJ, 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 XCJ registered?

BD55 XCJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 November 2005.

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