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BJ55 UYW

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,768 mi
Last recorded200,768 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 UYW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 200,768 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts wearing unevenly! advise tracking (4.1.E.1)

both front steering rack inner joints have excessive play

injector seals leaking

Fail 19 Oct 2017 200,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts wearing unevenly! advise tracking (4.1.E.1)

both front steering rack inner joints have excessive play

injector seals leaking

Pass 3 Nov 2016 189,194 miles

poss injector seal leaking

Fail 31 Oct 2016 189,109 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

o/s/f brake pads look low and discs worn

poss injector seal leaking

Pass 5 Nov 2015 174,956 miles

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

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

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

both inner rack ends moderate play

Fail 4 Nov 2015 174,949 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

both inner rack ends moderate play

Pass 8 Oct 2014 158,915 miles

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

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

slight play found at both front road wheels

Fail 1 Oct 2014 158,856 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

slight play found at both front road wheels

Pass 25 Sep 2013 146,386 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 127,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Slight Play O/s/f And N/s/f Inner Rack Joints

Pass 7 Sep 2012 127,717 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)

Slight Play O/s/f And N/s/f Inner Rack Joints

Pass 22 Sep 2011 109,458 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 89,818 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 73,206 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 55,055 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 UYW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UYW, 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 UYW registered?

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

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