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BD55 XDE

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

87,110 mi
Last recorded87,110 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 XDE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 87,110 miles

Front Front brake discs coroded

Instrument cluster has an electrical fault

Offside Front Slight play in inner track rod end

Offside Rear Slight play in wheel bearing

Rear Rear brake disc corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2017 87,110 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Front brake discs coroded

Instrument cluster has an electrical fault

Offside Front Slight play in inner track rod end

Offside Rear Slight play in wheel bearing

Rear Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2016 84,847 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% dull (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Inner steering rack tie rod slight play

dash lights flash when ignition 1st put on

Fail 5 Oct 2016 84,847 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% dull (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner steering rack tie rod slight play

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

dash lights flash when ignition 1st put on

Pass 28 Sep 2015 81,586 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade ends split [clears screen ok]

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

Offside Front inner track rod has slight play

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 68,221 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 68,221 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 62,648 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 62,297 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 54,760 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 46,290 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 46,290 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 34,708 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 34,708 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 24,940 miles

advise nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and outer wall is cut.

Fail 9 Feb 2009

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and outer wall is cut.

advise nearside mirror glass cracked.

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 XDE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XDE, 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 XDE registered?

BD55 XDE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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