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BJ55 XPT

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,586 mi
Last recorded109,586 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 XPT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 109,586 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 109,586 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Aug 2017 109,570 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise knocking from rack advise further investigation ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

rear wiper blade split

steering lock does not always engage but has brake/clutch immobiliser as standard fitment

Pass 11 Aug 2016 104,198 miles

Nearside Front inner tie rod knocking has play

Offside Front inner tie rod knocking has play

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

knocking noise from steering rack

undertray fitted obscuring view

Pass 1 Jul 2015 100,653 miles

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 1 Jul 2015 100,653 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 15 Jul 2014 96,017 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 95,736 miles

both front top mounts notchy

front brake discs worn and lipped

nearside front tyre close to limit

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

offside front tyre worn close to limit

offside outer door handle loose

Fail 8 May 2014 95,736 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front top mounts notchy

front brake discs worn and lipped

nearside front tyre close to limit

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

offside front tyre worn close to limit

offside outer door handle loose

Pass 10 May 2013 89,140 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 89,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 76,875 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 76,764 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 63,315 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 59,503 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 43,901 miles

drivers seat backrest release not working attention advised

near side front wiper blade torn on edges

Pass 8 Oct 2008 25,720 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 25,713 miles

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

off side front wiper blade torn on edges

off side steering rack arm has play present

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 XPT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XPT, 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 XPT registered?

BJ55 XPT is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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