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BK05 EWS

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,812 mi
Last recorded83,812 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 83,812 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 83,795 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 78,255 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 78,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 73,942 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust heat shield loose on offside but still supported

Pass 4 Mar 2013 69,933 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 69,854 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 Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

centre exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2012 63,432 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 63,432 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 55,270 miles

play in offside front track bar

Fail 21 Feb 2011 55,097 miles

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

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

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

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

play in offside front track bar

rear discs worn

Pass 12 Mar 2010 45,300 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 36,252 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 31,968 miles

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

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 EWS is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EWS, 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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What year was BK05 EWS registered?

BK05 EWS is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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