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BK05 EWW

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,458 mi
Last recorded93,458 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 93,458 miles

Engine covers fitted time of test

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 93,456 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak ()

Engine covers fitted time of test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 91,997 miles

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

oil leak on engine

rear parking brake has only just met requirements 17%

rear service brake has only just met requirements

Fail 15 Sep 2015 91,994 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

oil leak on engine

rear parking brake has only just met requirements 17%

rear service brake has only just met requirements

Pass 13 Aug 2013 91,024 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 84,605 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/front tyre inner sidewall splitting

o/s/rear brake disc corroded inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2012 84,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/front tyre inner sidewall splitting

o/s/rear brake disc corroded inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2011 76,208 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre sidewall small cut

Fail 20 Jul 2011 76,064 miles

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre sidewall small cut

Pass 16 Jul 2010 68,219 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 68,219 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 61,731 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 48,715 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 EWW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EWW, 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 EWW registered?

BK05 EWW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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