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BF55 GDE

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,634 mi
Last recorded78,634 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 GDE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 78,634 miles

rear brake discs poor

Pass 22 Aug 2016 72,177 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs worn

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to show age cracks

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to show age cracks

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake discs heavily worn and corroded

exhaust heatshield insecure

service light on dash

Fail 19 Aug 2016 72,157 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs worn

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to show age cracks

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to show age cracks

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake discs heavily worn and corroded

exhaust heatshield insecure

service light on dash

Pass 27 Aug 2015 64,445 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

nearside inner steering joint slight play

Pass 23 Sep 2014 61,009 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to underbody components

Fail 23 Sep 2014 61,009 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to underbody components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 55,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 49,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear discs appear to be wearing thin

Pass 29 Sep 2011 42,990 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,485 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 36,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 30,626 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 23,195 miles

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

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

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 GDE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GDE, 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 GDE registered?

BF55 GDE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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