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BK55 RXP

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

64,512 mi
Last recorded64,512 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 RXP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 64,512 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 64,480 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 64,480 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 59,667 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 59,667 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front track rod steering arm play in steering rack end

Offside Front trackrod end play in steering rack end

Fail 13 Apr 2018 59,648 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,838 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre on 3 mm

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 40,692 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 37,751 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 37,751 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 35,596 miles

cracking on sidewalls of rear tyres

Fail 8 Apr 2014 35,596 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)

cracking on sidewalls of rear tyres

Pass 9 Apr 2013 32,384 miles

slight play in both inner track rods

rear tyre walls starting to crack

Fail 8 Apr 2013 32,383 miles

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

rear tyre walls starting to crack

slight play in both inner track rods

Pass 16 Apr 2012 29,211 miles

play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 18 Apr 2011 24,401 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 22,536 miles

Slight bind in OSR wheel

Slight play in OSF steering arm

Pass 18 Sep 2009 18,459 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 13,809 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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BK55 RXP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RXP, 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 BK55 RXP registered?

BK55 RXP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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