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BJ55 UYG

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,949 mi
Last recorded79,949 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 79,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2016 79,930 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 76,186 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 76,186 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 65,105 miles

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

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

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

wear developing in nearside & offside front steering rack ends

Fail 25 Sep 2013 55,674 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Sep 2013 55,674 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Aug 2012 43,584 miles

both front wiper blades worn

Fail 1 Aug 2012 43,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front wiper blades worn

Pass 2 Aug 2011 32,364 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 22,784 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 15,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight chip in screen offside

Pass 9 Jul 2008 10,504 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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BJ55 UYG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 BJ55 UYG, 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 UYG registered?

BJ55 UYG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ55 UYG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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