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BJ55 UZE

2005 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,012 mi
Last recorded98,012 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 UZE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 98,012 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 97,088 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 92,130 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 80,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

exhaust mounting broken

Fail 21 Dec 2011 80,555 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 22 Dec 2010 74,084 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 74,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 70,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 58,942 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 58,942 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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 UZE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UZE, 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 UZE registered?

BJ55 UZE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 November 2005.

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