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BF55 DDZ

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,719 mi
Last recorded140,719 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 DDZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 140,719 miles

Front Lower Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle suspension/braking components slighty corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Jan 2022 140,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle suspension/braking components slighty corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Oct 2020 133,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all under trays fitted / vehicle presented in wet conditions

Pass 14 Nov 2019 128,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 118,180 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 109,497 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 106,252 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 103,587 miles

Offside Front Slight play in steering track rod

Fail 16 Jan 2016 103,352 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 96,316 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to limit, and slightly `out of shape`.

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Two childseats fitted in rear.

Fail 2 Jan 2015 96,316 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn close to limit, and slightly `out of shape`.

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Two childseats fitted in rear.

Pass 2 Jan 2014 88,744 miles

Wear noted in offside front track rod knuckle joint(inside rack gaiter).

Fail 30 Dec 2013 88,710 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted nsr.

Wear noted in offside front track rod knuckle joint(inside rack gaiter).

Pass 22 Dec 2012 79,958 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

slight play in steering system

Pass 23 Dec 2011 68,261 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 55,245 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 47,085 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 46,978 miles

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 36,921 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 DDZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DDZ, 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 DDZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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