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BJ55 XXD

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,714 mi
Last recorded129,714 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 XXD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 129,714 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 129,714 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

top shocker mounts noisy

Pass 18 Feb 2014 120,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front suspension top mount bearing slightly rough

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front suspension top mount bearing slightly rough

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2014 120,457 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside inner steering rack joint excessively worn

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front suspension top mount bearing slightly rough

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 109,381 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 109,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 97,181 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 97,177 miles

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 80,584 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R Brake discs wearing thin

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 80,584 miles

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

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

N/S/R & O/S/R Brake discs wearing thin

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 74,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 28 Nov 2009 74,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 66,345 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 66,340 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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 XXD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XXD, 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 XXD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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