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BJ55 WML

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,176 mi
Last recorded73,176 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 WML
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 73,176 miles

Front number plate split

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

engine management light on

lower edge of windscreen damaged

play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 23 Feb 2017 73,176 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm split to cords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

play in inner steering rack joints

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2016 59,738 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

exhaust shield adrift

nearside rear tyre bald edges + nail in tread

play in nearside inner rack joint

Fail 7 Jan 2016 59,738 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust shield adrift

nearside rear tyre bald edges + nail in tread

play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 31 Dec 2014 49,637 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 49,637 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 42,627 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f &n/s/f tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 16 Nov 2012 37,188 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 33,467 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 33,467 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 28,129 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 23,150 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 23,150 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 18,023 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 18,023 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 WML is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WML, 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 WML is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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