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BJ55 UYU

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,544 mi
Last recorded108,544 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 UYU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 108,544 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 108,544 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 102,270 miles

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

nearside washer jet in poor condition

Fail 5 Oct 2015 102,242 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside washer jet in poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2014 95,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 90,500 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear brake discs are slightly worn and pitted

Pass 6 Sep 2012 85,269 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 79,376 miles

slight play in both sides of the steering rack

Pass 24 Aug 2010 73,297 miles

both rear brake discs corroded.

both sides front tyres worn low on shoulders.

some play in near side steering rack.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 73,292 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 73,292 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 60,631 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 UYU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UYU, 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 UYU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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