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BF55 CUY

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,245 mi
Last recorded91,245 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 CUY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 91,245 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2021 80,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 80,326 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 67,618 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 61,857 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner arm slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 61,857 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear brake discs shows signs of wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner arm slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 54,838 miles

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 20 Dec 2017 54,838 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 11 Jan 2017 45,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 45,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 37,729 miles

has a child seat fitted to n/side rear seat belt.

Fail 8 Jan 2016 37,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

has a child seat fitted to n/side rear seat belt.

Pass 19 Jan 2015 31,264 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 25,292 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 25,292 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 20,820 miles

n/s/f steering rack tie rod arm slight play not excessive

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2011 19,403 miles

front brake pads 60-70% worn

n/s steering rack tie rod arm slight play not excessive

Pass 25 Aug 2010 17,382 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 16,589 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 14,168 miles

n/s front steering arm slight play

Fail 3 Sep 2008 14,168 miles

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

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

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

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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BF55 CUY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF55 CUY, 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 BF55 CUY registered?

BF55 CUY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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