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BF55 JYK

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,044 mi
Last recorded103,044 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 JYK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 103,044 miles

advise under trays

Fail 28 Oct 2019 103,043 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

advise under trays

Pass 8 Nov 2018 100,585 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 100,584 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 97,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 97,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 94,800 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 94,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 89,408 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears to be close to 1.5 mm (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and under tray fitted obscuring some components

slight movement in nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 6 Oct 2015 89,406 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears to be close to 1.5 mm (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and under tray fitted obscuring some components

slight movement in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 30 Sep 2014 81,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 81,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 74,115 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 74,114 miles

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

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 67,649 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s and n/s play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 3 Oct 2011 61,607 miles

Offside front steering arm has slight play

Rear brake disks worn

Pass 29 Sep 2010 49,419 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,960 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 35,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 21,040 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

Pass 17 Sep 2008 21,040 miles

air bag light on

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 JYK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JYK, 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 JYK registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF55 JYK shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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