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BF55 CWZ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,602 mi
Last recorded73,602 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 CWZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 73,602 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 73,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 66,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

front inner disc,s corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 63,794 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 63,793 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 60,137 miles

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

Front slight play in inner rack joints

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement engine side (6.1.D.1a)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 55,692 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 511,178 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 51,178 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 48,130 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 44,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 39,925 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 Mar 2010 36,457 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 32,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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 CWZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CWZ, 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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BF55 CWZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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