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BF54 RYC

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,197 mi
Last recorded92,197 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 RYC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 92,197 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 86,682 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 86,681 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 79,767 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 79,767 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 71,433 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER RUBBER SLIGHTLY SPLIT ON END

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTINGS AND SLIGHTLY NOISY FROM LOCK TO LOCK

SERVICE LIGHT ON DASH

Fail 31 Mar 2016 71,433 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER RUBBER SLIGHTLY SPLIT ON END

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTINGS AND SLIGHTLY NOISY FROM LOCK TO LOCK

SERVICE LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 17 Apr 2015 64,848 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Fail 17 Apr 2015 64,848 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Pass 12 Apr 2014 56,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on dash initially but went out after a few seconds

Fail 12 Apr 2014 56,690 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on dash initially but went out after a few seconds

Pass 28 Mar 2013 48,133 miles

offside front tyre on 1.6mm/offside rear tyre on 2mm

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2012 40,976 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

brake pads slightly worn

front tyres wearing edges

o/s tyres starting to crack

service light illuminated

Fail 16 Apr 2012 40,976 miles

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

brake fluid level slightly low

brake pads slightly worn

front tyres wearing edges

o/s tyres starting to crack

service light illuminated

Pass 27 Jan 2011 34,615 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 34,615 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 27,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jan 2010 27,624 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2009 24,290 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 19,334 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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BF54 RYC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BF54 RYC, 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 BF54 RYC registered?

BF54 RYC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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