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BF55 DDE

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,416 mi
Last recorded99,416 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 99,416 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 99,411 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 87,784 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 87,763 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 73,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055516 94W (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive but not seen at steering wheel ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low and then still too low ()

Fail 13 Oct 2017 73,258 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 94W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055516 94W (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive but not seen at steering wheel ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low and then still too low ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 63,144 miles

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

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

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

Nearside track rod inner joint worn

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 57,703 miles

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

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

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

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

steering rack inner joints worn

Pass 21 Oct 2014 52,346 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 46,803 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2013 46,724 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 40,735 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2012 40,735 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 35,384 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 30,092 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 24,925 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 19,085 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 DDE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DDE, 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 DDE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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