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BK05 FJO

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,104 mi
Last recorded102,104 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 FJO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 102,104 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 102,102 miles

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

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 Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 95,208 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 95,204 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

tracking check

Pass 20 Feb 2014 86,146 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 86,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 82,732 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge near legal limit

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 14 Feb 2012 78,692 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 64,598 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 46,152 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 36,656 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 36,656 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Mar 2008 27,504 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 FJO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FJO, 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 FJO registered?

BK05 FJO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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