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BK55 SZX

2005 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

209,847 mi
Last recorded209,847 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 SZX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 209,847 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 193,704 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2022 193,704 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2021 186,103 miles

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

play in n/s steering rack

Fail 28 Jun 2021 186,103 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

play in n/s steering rack

Pass 6 Jul 2020 181,183 miles

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

centre stop n/w

Pass 18 Jun 2019 158,610 miles

Front shock absorbers corroded

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 7 Jul 2018 134,869 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))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2017 121,958 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

front discs weathered

Pass 19 Jun 2016 109,861 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

front discs weathered

Pass 19 Jun 2015 98,320 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 81,703 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 70,775 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 70,738 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 56,931 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 45,769 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 45,418 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 32,516 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 25,973 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 SZX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SZX, 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 SZX registered?

BK55 SZX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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