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BK05 UXL

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,580 mi
Last recorded72,580 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 UXL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 72,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 72,154 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 71,029 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 52,680 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 44,069 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play n/s/f + o/s/f (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 44,068 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play n/s/f + o/s/f (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,065 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm tread (205/55r16)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 Mar 2015 38,065 miles

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

Both front tyres on 3mm tread (205/55r16)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 33,773 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2014 33,773 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 29,312 miles

Slight play nearside front inner rack end

Fail 12 Mar 2013 29,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Passenger window wont go up

Slight play nearside front inner rack end

Pass 20 Mar 2012 25,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,112 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2010 18,461 miles

fuel flap clip snapped

Pass 27 Mar 2009 16,336 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 13,678 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 UXL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UXL, 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 UXL registered?

BK05 UXL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is BK05 UXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 UXL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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