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BK55 RYZ

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,864 mi
Last recorded90,864 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 RYZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 90,864 miles

All front to rear suspension components corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All *4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All *4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both inner sills corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2018 89,078 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 88,961 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 80,073 miles

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

Offside Front link at the bottom of steering knuckle has excessive movement

Fail 9 Feb 2017 79,631 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front link at the bottom of steering knuckle has excessive movement

Pass 30 Dec 2015 70,045 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 62,589 miles

n/s/f wheel arch liner loose

steering wheel lock faulty

Pass 18 Jan 2014 55,275 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 55,275 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 47,875 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 47,875 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 39,743 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

off side front road spring not matched with near side

Fail 10 Feb 2012 39,743 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

off side front road spring not matched with near side

Pass 16 Feb 2011 35,227 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2011 35,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2010 30,974 miles

nearside front coil spring different to others

Fail 11 Feb 2010 30,969 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 26,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 RYZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RYZ, 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 RYZ registered?

BK55 RYZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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