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BJ55 WOB

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,718 mi
Last recorded125,718 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 WOB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 125,718 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

both steering rack inner joints have slight play

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

Fail 19 Apr 2017 125,711 miles

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

Nearside 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

both steering rack inner joints have slight play

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2016 116,912 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside wiper slightly smearing screen

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2016 116,909 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside wiper slightly smearing screen

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 108,441 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 98,979 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 98,979 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 89,008 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 88,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front tyres on legal limit

service light on

Pass 12 Apr 2012 78,380 miles

air bag light on

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

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

service light on

Fail 5 Apr 2012 78,380 miles

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

air bag light on

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

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

service light on

Pass 5 Apr 2011 66,071 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 54,638 miles

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

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

both front tyres on legal limit

nearside front shocker top bearing starting to seize

offside rear tyre on legal limit

service light on

Fail 1 Apr 2010 54,638 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both front tyres on legal limit

nearside front shocker top bearing starting to seize

offside rear tyre on legal limit

service light on

Pass 7 Apr 2009 42,875 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 39,906 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 WOB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WOB, 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 WOB registered?

BJ55 WOB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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