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BK05 GFJ

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,136 mi
Last recorded62,136 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 GFJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 62,136 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 62,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 61,191 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 59,758 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 58,291 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 58,291 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 56,320 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 53,806 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 51,367 miles

Rear both rear brakes have slight bind

Fail 20 Mar 2017 51,367 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear both rear brakes have slight bind

Pass 17 Mar 2016 47,303 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 43,263 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 38,657 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 38,657 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 35,612 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 32,657 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 28,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 24,296 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 20,058 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 14,842 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 GFJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GFJ, 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 GFJ registered?

BK05 GFJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is BK05 GFJ safe to buy?

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