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BJ55 XXL

2005 Renault Megane Scenic

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,600 mi
Last recorded90,600 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane Scenic41,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 XXL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 90,600 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear tyre is slightly cracking

Fail 16 Jul 2016 90,600 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear tyre is slightly cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2015 81,590 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 81,590 miles

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

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 Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 73,504 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 73,504 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 66,855 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake discs worn

Slight binding o/s/r brake

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 22 Sep 2012 59,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear discs worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2011 49,900 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded on surface

Pass 25 Sep 2010 42,558 miles

slight play in tie rods

Pass 12 Sep 2009 35,060 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 27,287 miles

front pads stating to get low

front wipers blades slight split on the ends

How Reliable is the Renault Megane Scenic?

Based on 1,818,845 MOT tests across 145,724 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
145,724
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,848
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 66,630
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 58,928
Registration plate lamp not working 55,988
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BJ55 XXL is a 2005 Renault Megane Scenic in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megane Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 41,489 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 116,922 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ55 XXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Megane Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ55 XXL registered?

BJ55 XXL is a 2005 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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