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BK55 LBA

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,876 mi
Last recorded111,876 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 LBA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 111,876 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 111,873 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 106,706 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 106,706 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 98,519 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 87,625 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 79,687 miles

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

play detected in steering rack arms advise attention

Fail 25 Jun 2012 79,687 miles

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

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

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

play detected in steering rack arms advise attention

Pass 12 Sep 2011 72,305 miles

off side front steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 12 Sep 2011 72,305 miles

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

off side front steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 17 Aug 2010 58,826 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight movement in nearside steering rack arm

slight movement in offside steering rack arm

Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,065 miles

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

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

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

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

play noted in offside steering rack arm

Pass 18 Aug 2008 36,031 miles

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

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

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

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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BK55 LBA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige 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 BK55 LBA, 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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BK55 LBA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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