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BK05 UYE

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,015 mi
Last recorded110,015 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 UYE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 110,015 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 100,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 95,123 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 95,039 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 89,078 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both bottom arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment shocker top (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 26 Oct 2016 89,078 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both bottom arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment shocker top (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 5 Nov 2015 85,821 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 85,821 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 81,096 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 72,216 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 64,016 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 56,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Mar 2012 56,215 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front wheel buckled on inside edge

Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,745 miles

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

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

engine undertray fitted restricting full inspection of some testable items

rear brake discs slightly pitted and deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2010 41,301 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 33,643 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,642 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 UYE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 UYE, 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 UYE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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