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BF55 CYU

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

108,851 mi
Last recorded108,851 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 CYU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 108,851 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

both front top mount bearings slightly worn

Pass 19 Sep 2023 108,264 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 107,725 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 106,973 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 106,052 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 104,712 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 103,132 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 101,753 miles

FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING ON INNER FACES

PLAY IN STEERING RACK (OFFSIDE INNER JOINT)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 100,046 miles

both rear tyres worn to tread bars

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 13 Oct 2015 97,088 miles

PLAY IN STEERING RACK (O/S INNER JOINT)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 97,088 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

PLAY IN STEERING RACK (O/S INNER JOINT)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 93,331 miles

front brake discs wearing/corroding

play in steering rack (o/s inner joint)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 93,331 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)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs wearing/corroding

play in steering rack (o/s inner joint)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 88,586 miles

slight play in steering rack (o/s inner joint)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 88,586 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play in steering rack (o/s inner joint)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 83,063 miles

front brake discs wearing & starting to corrode from outer edges on inner faces

rear wiper blade split

slight play in steering rack (o/s tie rod ball joint)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 83,063 miles

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

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)

front brake discs wearing & starting to corrode from outer edges on inner faces

rear wiper blade split

slight play in steering rack (o/s tie rod ball joint)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 76,963 miles

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

brake pads not visualy checked

front brake discs starting to wear

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 22 Sep 2011 76,963 miles

brake pads not visualy checked

front brake discs starting to wear

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 20 Sep 2010 70,285 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

pads not checked possibly low-discs wearing

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 20 Sep 2010 70,285 miles

pads not checked possibly low-discs wearing

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 19 Sep 2009 63,382 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 19 Sep 2009 63,382 miles

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 16 Oct 2008 58,214 miles

play in steering rack (both sides)

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 CYU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CYU, 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 CYU registered?

BF55 CYU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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