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BF55 JYS

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,808 mi
Last recorded69,808 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 JYS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 69,808 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 69,802 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 67,536 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 62,473 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 58,586 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 54,569 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 50,637 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 50,637 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 43,672 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 38,706 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 38,686 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 31,284 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 26,673 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 23,771 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 18,852 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)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 14,019 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 JYS is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JYS, 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 JYS registered?

BF55 JYS is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is BF55 JYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 JYS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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