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BK05 BXU

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

51,543 mi
Last recorded51,543 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 BXU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 51,543 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Discs corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 51,543 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear hanger needs welding (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Discs corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 50,794 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 50,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 49,815 miles

Both front tyres worn on insides

Fail 13 Jun 2016 49,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres worn on insides

Pass 30 Jun 2015 48,397 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 43,900 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 43,900 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 38,250 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 38,250 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 29,136 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 24,113 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 24,072 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 18,614 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 14,793 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 14,793 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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BK05 BXU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BK05 BXU, 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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BK05 BXU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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