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BJ55 UYL

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,422 mi
Last recorded96,422 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 UYL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 96,422 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 96,422 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2022 87,353 miles

Offside Front top mount noisy but steering not rough

plastic under trays fitted,rear shocks corroded

Pass 4 May 2021 82,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm centre of tyre width (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 82,669 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm centre of tyre width (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 78,723 miles

plastic under trays fitted

slight play in o/s/f top mount

Pass 9 May 2019 75,112 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 75,112 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 71,301 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 8 May 2017 66,833 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 61,693 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 55,030 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2014 51,660 miles

offside and nearside steering arms have slight play

Pass 4 Jun 2013 47,413 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 42,560 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 35,406 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 28,962 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 28,821 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 20,922 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 UYL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UYL, 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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BJ55 UYL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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