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BF55 DCX

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,971 mi
Last recorded152,971 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 DCX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 152,971 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror glass damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Dec 2017 152,971 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror glass damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Steel wheel fitted, Correct tyre sizes across rear axle

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective Tyre below legal limit ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 141,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear steel wheel fitted at time of retest

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 141,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2016 133,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear unable to fully check adult seat belt due to baby seat fitted

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

Rear wiper blade damaged

Fail 9 May 2016 133,661 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mid exhaust pipe rubber mount damaged (7.1.1)

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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer rubber mount broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear unable to fully check adult seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wiper blade damaged

Fail 19 May 2015 123,179 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2015 123,179 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 115,043 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 106,613 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 94,298 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 80,886 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 71,158 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 68,759 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 68,759 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 61,744 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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BF55 DCX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DCX, 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 DCX registered?

BF55 DCX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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