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BK55 RXO

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,241 mi
Last recorded106,241 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 RXO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 106,241 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 106,237 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2022 97,923 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 97,923 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 90,907 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 90,907 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 87,416 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 87,412 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 85,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both side trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 83,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Spring top mount bearing worn but no significant movement.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (rusty) on the face of discs but not weakened. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Spring top mount bearing worn but no significant movement.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (rusty) on the face of discs but not weakened. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 83,913 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Seat belt does not latch (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Upper Spring top mount bearing worn but no significant movement.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (rusty) on the face of discs but not weakened. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Spring top mount bearing worn but no significant movement.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (rusty) on the face of discs but not weakened. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 80,207 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 80,207 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 73,412 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside Rear brake grabbing

check injection on dash

Fail 4 Mar 2016 73,285 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside Rear brake grabbing

check injection on dash

Pass 27 Feb 2015 63,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2015 63,594 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 50,997 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 39,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 39,458 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 29,731 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 27,172 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 16,032 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 12,349 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 12,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

screw in n/s/r tyre

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 RXO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BK55 RXO, 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 RXO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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