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BK05 FJY

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,604 mi
Last recorded79,604 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 FJY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 79,604 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Clipped to the subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

Undertray cover fitted not allowing full inspection on the noise when steering.

Fail 26 Apr 2019 79,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Clipped to the subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

Undertray cover fitted not allowing full inspection on the noise when steering.

Pass 2 May 2018 70,427 miles

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable steering rack inner arm (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules 2 centre (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 70,348 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable steering rack inner arm (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable steering rack inner arm (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules 2 centre (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 May 2017 61,652 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 61,652 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 61,549 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 56,298 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 51,534 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 46,855 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 41,906 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 41,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 38,820 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 38,819 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 35,019 miles

Rear brake discs worn.

Fail 19 Apr 2011 35,019 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs worn.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 30,885 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 27,716 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 25,000 miles

Nearside 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 FJY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 FJY, 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 FJY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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