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BK05 BZO

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

181,674 mi
Last recorded181,674 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 BZO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 181,674 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front both coil springs corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 181,674 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front both coil springs corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 172,231 miles

EML indicating fault

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 172,195 miles

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

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

EML indicating fault

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 159,866 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

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

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

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

engine warning light on

Fail 13 Jul 2016 159,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

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

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 27 Jul 2015 149,835 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 149,835 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 139,533 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 139,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 133,465 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 131,932 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 131,932 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 123,848 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 105,947 miles

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

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

brake fluid in reservoir slightly dirty

horn tone starting to deteriorate

nearside front windscreen damaged outside both swept areas

nearside rear tyre wearing heavily (smooth) on outer edge

play in both front steering rack arms inner joints close to exceeding acceptable limit

Fail 5 Apr 2010 105,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

brake fluid in reservoir slightly dirty

horn tone starting to deteriorate

nearside front windscreen damaged outside both swept areas

nearside rear tyre wearing heavily (smooth) on outer edge

play in both front steering rack arms inner joints close to exceeding acceptable limit

Pass 13 Apr 2009 77,927 miles

slight play in steering rack

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

heavy oil leak under vehicle front

horn tone starting to deteriorate

oil level close to minimum mark

Fail 9 Apr 2009 77,802 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear brakes slightly binding

horn level low

Pass 22 Mar 2008 45,096 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2008 45,096 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 BZO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BZO, 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 BZO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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