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BK05 BYD

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,303 mi
Last recorded65,303 miles
Recorded on23 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 BYD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2020 65,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both n/s and o/s rear shocks - outer casing corded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s. also perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

oil leek - engine area.

Fail 22 May 2020 65,303 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm - excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both n/s and o/s rear shocks - outer casing corded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s. also perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 62,058 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 58,452 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 54,524 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 49,136 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 43,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2014 37,102 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 37,100 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 33,626 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 33,267 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 32,230 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 31,119 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 24,146 miles

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

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

both front shock absorder top mounts slightly worn

Fail 4 Jun 2009 24,146 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

both front shock absorder top mounts slightly worn

Pass 19 Jun 2008 15,171 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 14,299 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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BK05 BYD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYD, 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 BYD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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