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BJ55 UXA

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,919 mi
Last recorded121,919 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 UXA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 121,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 121,919 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 115,645 miles

all brake discs worn corroded

both front track rod end and inner has slight play

rear number plate has crack

Pass 2 Dec 2014 111,235 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 94,148 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 77,841 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 45,344 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 43,218 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 34,478 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 25,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BJ55 UXA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BJ55 UXA, 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 BJ55 UXA registered?

BJ55 UXA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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